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Scot: Double checking 2x at South Point on the 17th. I had not seen that publicized anywhere.
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Jean $�ott, Frugal Gambler
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You can read my blog at
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Got it direct from Marketing Dept.
Scot
-----Original Message-----
From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpF…@…com] On Behalf Of
Jean Scott
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:31 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Bonus Points Update - 13 MAR 2009
Scot: Double checking 2x at South Point on the 17th. I had not seen that
publicized anywhere.
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Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
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Getting information directly from the marketing department does not make the
information definitive. Sometimes, casinos change their minds
and alter a promotion or cancel it completely.
It is my own personal experience that, sometimes, information posted by Mr.
Krause (which he has obtained directly from people he knows at the casinos)
is changed or completely cancelled. It's a good guess that Mr. Krause is
not immediately informed by the casinos when these changes occur.
More than once, I have gone to a casino specifically to take advantage of a
promotion posted by Mr. Krause - only to find out that the promotion was
cancelled before it even began. So, when this has happened, I have
sent emails to Mr. Krause, advising him that he should probably change the
information that he has posted online (so that others are not
inconvenienced). But, he never has.
Now, I always double-check with a casino before heading over there, if I am
going just for something that Mr. Krause has written.
Curtis
P.S. According to Richard in the South Point players club, "As of right now,
we are NOT offering 2x points on March 17, 2009. But, that is subject to
change at any time."
On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 8:47 AM, Scot Krause <krauseinvegas@cox.net> wrote:
Got it direct from Marketing Dept.
Scot
-----Original Message-----
From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of
Jean Scott
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:31 AM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Bonus Points Update - 13 MAR 2009Scot: Double checking 2x at South Point on the 17th. I had not seen that
publicized anywhere.
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Curtis Rich : I have found Scot's information correct 99% of the time and he does change things when he is given corrections unless he is out of town.
I used to maintain this list and I know what a big job it is - with the casinos changing their minds so many times. It always pays to check things out yourself - I say that all the time - but negative criticism on occasional errors that are not Scot's fault is not a friendly thing. I doubt you have found his information wrong very many times. Nicer would be to at least add some appreciation of the mostly positive and welcome information you can get no where else.
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Jean $�ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
Thanks, Jean.
Scot
-----Original Message-----
From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpF…@…com] On Behalf Of
Jean Scott
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 3:05 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Bonus Points Update - 13 MAR 2009
Curtis Rich : I have found Scot's information correct 99% of the time and
he does change things when he is given corrections unless he is out of town.
I used to maintain this list and I know what a big job it is - with the
casinos changing their minds so many times. It always pays to check things
out yourself - I say that all the time - but negative criticism on
occasional errors that are not Scot's fault is not a friendly thing. I
doubt you have found his information wrong very many times. Nicer would be
to at least add some appreciation of the mostly positive and welcome
information you can get no where else.
________________
Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
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Sunset Station: 6x points Tuesday
Also saw a sign when pulling into the gated parking lot that said 5x points for 55+ on Thursdays, plus free bowling, 1/2 price buffet, and a $2k slot tournament.
JD
I agree. The information found on the vpfree sites is some of the best information that is available to gamblers on the internet and it is FREE.
I for one appreciate it, and thank all contributors to the vpfree sites.
It's strange but in my observations in general, people complain more about free things than they do for things that they pay for.
Regards
A.P.
--- On Sat, 3/14/09, Jean Scott <queenofcomps@cox.net> wrote:
From: Jean Scott <queenofcomps@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Bonus Points Update - 13 MAR 2009
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Received: Saturday, March 14, 2009, 6:05 PM
Curtis Rich : I have found Scot's information correct 99% of the time and
he does change things when he is given corrections unless he is out of town.
I used to maintain this list and I know what a big job it is - with the
casinos changing their minds so many times. It always pays to check things
out yourself - I say that all the time - but negative criticism on
occasional errors that are not Scot's fault is not a friendly thing. I
doubt you have found his information wrong very many times. Nicer would be
to at least add some appreciation of the mostly positive and welcome
information you can get no where else.
____________ ____
Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps .com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvi sor.com/blogs/ jscott/
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Btw, I reconfirmed 2x South Point for March 17 and they said "definitely
yes!"
Regards,
Scot
-----Original Message-----
From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpF…@…com] On Behalf Of
Jean Scott
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 3:05 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Bonus Points Update - 13 MAR 2009
Curtis Rich : I have found Scot's information correct 99% of the time and
he does change things when he is given corrections unless he is out of town.
I used to maintain this list and I know what a big job it is - with the
casinos changing their minds so many times. It always pays to check things
out yourself - I say that all the time - but negative criticism on
occasional errors that are not Scot's fault is not a friendly thing. I
doubt you have found his information wrong very many times. Nicer would be
to at least add some appreciation of the mostly positive and welcome
information you can get no where else.
No, Jean. 'Nicer' would be for Scott to acknowledge the errors and
correct them when I have emailed him. But, he has never done that.
So, if my post sounded like I'm a tad annoyed. Now, you know why.
Curtis
P.S. When we are given conflicting information, who are we supposed
to believe: the casino, itself, or someone posting on the Internet?
On 3/14/09, Jean Scott <queenofcomps@cox.net> wrote:
Curtis Rich : I have found Scot's information correct 99% of the time and
he does change things when he is given corrections unless he is out of
town.I used to maintain this list and I know what a big job it is - with the
casinos changing their minds so many times. It always pays to check things
out yourself - I say that all the time - but negative criticism on
occasional errors that are not Scot's fault is not a friendly thing. I
doubt you have found his information wrong very many times. Nicer would be
to at least add some appreciation of the mostly positive and welcome
information you can get no where else.
________________
Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
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Scot,
I'm sure that you won't tell us exactly who gave you that information
(or, when they told you that). But, if the info is accurate, then maybe
that 'someone' should tell the South Point players club! 
Why would the players club tell me that there is no such promotion,
when it is "definitely yes?" It's only 3 days away, for crying out loud.
Don't you think South Point would want the word out by now, if they
were really having 2x points on the 17th?
Curtis
On 3/14/09, Scot Krause <krauseinvegas@cox.net> wrote:
Btw, I reconfirmed 2x South Point for March 17 and they said "definitely
yes!"Regards,
Scot
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<<But, if the info is accurate, then maybe
that 'someone' should tell the South Point players club! ;-)>>
I don't know how many times I've heard a slot club employee tell me that they are the last to know about anything!!!!
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Jean $�ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
Gosh, a little harsh. This is a tough crowd. lol
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Curtis Rich <LGTVegas@...> wrote:
No, Jean. 'Nicer' would be for Scott to acknowledge the errors and
correct them when I have emailed him. But, he has never done that.So, if my post sounded like I'm a tad annoyed. Now, you know why.
Curtis
Palace Station also has 6x points Tuesday, according to their billboard as of this morning.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, John Douglass <john.douglass@...> wrote:
Sunset Station: 6x points Tuesday
Also saw a sign when pulling into the gated parking lot that said 5x points for 55+ on Thursdays, plus free bowling, 1/2 price buffet, and a $2k slot tournament.
JD
Yes, it's amazing but true. This is a systemic problem in many large businesses, not just casinos. The front-line employee who has a direct relatinoship with the customer often receives little or no advance information of this type from management.
Sometimes their direct supervisors aren't given key information until the day of implementation or just one day before. This may be due to poor planning, or because upper management chooses to hold back the info.
This opens further variables regarding upper management. Do they hold back because they might change something at the last moment? Do they feel lower level personnel are incompetent to be given both current and future information at the same time? Do they rely too heavily on other forms of marketing and advertising, forgetting that face-to-face interaction with current customers is a marketing opportunity? Or all of the above?
For whatever reason, it happens. And the players club rep often gets the blame when most of the time it's not their fault.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Scott" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
<<But, if the info is accurate, then maybe
that 'someone' should tell the South Point players club! ;-)>>I don't know how many times I've heard a slot club employee tell me that
they are the last to know about anything!!!!________________
Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
I've seen promtions that were supposed to last a week get cancelled 12 hours before they were to start. I've seen promotions that were supposed to last 3 months get cancelled 8 hours into it.
This is some really stupid stuff:
"Excuse me, slot operatioons, this is Scott Krause, is the promotion that is supposed to start in 20 hours still on?"
"Excuse me, slot operations, this is Scott Krause, is the promotion that is supposed to start in 19 hours still on?"
"Excuse me, slot operations, this is Scott Krause, is the promotion that is supposed to start in 18 hours till on?"
etc. etc. etc.
"Escuse me, slot operations, this is Scott Krause, is the promotion that started 2 hours ago still on?"
"Excuse me, slot operations, this is Scott Krause, is the promotion that started 3 ours ago still on?"
"Excuse me, slot operations, this is Scott Krause, is the promtion that started 4 hours ago still on?"
"Excuse me....."
"Excuse me, slot operations, this is Scott Krause, is that big fat play that you are giving all of us pros still on?, because if it is, all the pros on vpFREE want to know."
It's like my poor old daddy used to say "Son, use your head for something besides a hatrack."
If you don't like the information you are getting then go out and find your own plays.
"If you don't like the information you are getting then go out and find your own plays."
I second the motion.
--- On Sun, 3/15/09, mickeycrimm <mickeycrimm@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: mickeycrimm <mickeycrimm@yahoo.com>
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Scot Krause's LVA Bonus Points Update - 13 MAR 2009
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 4:31 AM
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Christ, Mickey! I'm not saying Scot does not provide valuable information!
I never said that I didn't like the information I am getting! And, yes,
this really is getting stupid!
Here is an example of one of my own personal experiences....
I went to Red Rock Station on the first day of a promotion I read about on
Scot's webpage. I happened to be in the are, but went to Red
Rock specifically because of the information published by Scot. When I got
there, no one in the casino had any information about the promotion. It was
just not happening. I even gave Scot's name to Red Rock, so they could look
for themselves.
I immediately emailed Scot and suggested that he correct the information on
his webpage. I could have kept the information to myself. But, I thought
the right thing to do was to tell Scot, so that he could update his webpage
and prevent others from being inconvenienced.
Scot never replied to me, nor did he change the information on his webpage.
It's logical to assume that others were inconvenienced. But, they probably
decided it was not important enough to mention it to Scot.
But, now, it seems like everyone has missed my point.
In my very first post on this subject, I said, "Now, I always double-check
with a casino before heading over there, if I am going just for something
that Mr. Krause has written."
What the hell is wrong with that?
And, why do I feel like I need to defend myself against you all?
Curtis
On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 1:31 AM, mickeycrimm <mickeycrimm@yahoo.com> wrote:
If you don't like the information you are getting then go out and find your
own plays.
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<<And, why do I feel like I need to defend myself against you all?>>
Your facts are usually okay, but you need to learn some social skills in dealing with people. Compliment people when you can, especially before you post negative information. Try to have a more friendly ("I'd like to help everyone") tone. And try to post sometimes when you have something positive to say rather than just posting when you want to take the opposite side of an issue. It makes one seem argumentative.
We all could work on these issues!!!!!
________________
Jean $�ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/jscott/
Well said Jean. There will always be exceptions, but in general the information Scot provides is typically very accurate. The more important point to realize is that it is FREE information and Scot saves a lot of us a ton of time trying to navigate offers, deals, etc.