Jean Scott is a gambling author also known as "The Frugal Gambler".
This name is taken from her most famous book. The guru grandmother makes
appearances on television to discuss the gaming industry. Scott's books
is marketed to neophyte casino players. Her advice tends to give new
gamblers an insider's knowledge of how to stretch the betting dollar.
Mrs. Scott first made a name for herself in the gaming world in 1998, when she published her first book on the subject, The Frugal Gambler. The book taught players to find the best comps and discounts casinos had to offer. It also taught other money management techniques that are common to gambling how-to guides, earning Scott her the title "Queen of the Comps".
More Frugal Gambling, a follow up to The Frugal Gambler, was published in 2003. Jean Scott's premise is that the more corners you cut when making money decisions, the longer you'll be able to play. The longer you play your favorite game, the better your casino experience will be.
Jean Scott is a unique character in an industry full of characters.
Jean Scott also markets gambling videos. How to Get Comps at a Casino is a natural compliment to The Frugal Gambler. Tax Help for the Frugal Gambler is one of the rare guides which covers the relationship between casino winnings and the tax man.
Scott keeps a higher television profile than most other non-tournament gamblers. She's appeared on The Today Show and 48 Hours to discuss the gaming industry. Shows enjoy visiting with such an unlikely casino insider, whose grandmotherly looks and straightforward style plays well to audiences. Most of her appearances have been on The Travel Channel, television home of the World Poker Tour.
Not surprisingly, Jean Scott focuses on video poker and slot machines. These are the games where most new gamblers start. The machines are also where the more retiring players in the casino gravitate. So it is only natural that the "frugal gambler" would concentrate on these games.
Jean Scott is a member of the Video Poker Hall of Fame.
Other Video Poker Pro's
- Dan Paymar
- Bob Dancer
- Lenny Frome
- Jeff Lotspiech Interview
- John Grochowski
- Skip Hughes
- Video Poker Gambling Websites
And if you're really frugal, you can play free video poker.
This page was written on April 13, 2006 and was updated on September 18, 2007.
