LVA Question of the Day

One day we went to the Silverton Casino for lunch, only to find that their Buffet was closed. Another day, we stopped by the Stratosphere for lunch, and found their Buffet closed. What happened? Do you know of any other casinos who have stopped their lunch times so we don't have to waste money driving around?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

What happened is that you got really unlucky. But it didn't have to be that way! The Silverton discontinued its lunch[...]

Can you please fill us in on the art at CityCenter?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

We can, and with pleasure. City Center's $40 million in major art pieces by big-time artists is intended to serve as[...]

Where does the farmer's market get their products from? What fresh fruit and veggies are grown in a desert?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is a classic mom and pop business that's been operating for 11 years and currently has thre[...]

The Consumer Electronics Show took place last month (Jan 7-10). I have attended this conference in the past and was wondering how large the attendance was this year? For many years, the last full week before Thanksgiving was always COMDEX week. I attended several of those from the late 90s through its final year in 2003. In its heyday it had quite an effect on room rates and shows. At its peak I think the attendance exceeded 200,000. I was curious, was that the largest convention Las Vegas (or maybe anywhere else) has ever had?

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

COMDEX (short for Computer Dealer's Exhibition) was the brainchild of Sheldon Adelson and partners and took place annual[...]

Is the Matt Goss who frequently appears at the Palms etc. the same Matt Goss of Bros fame in the UK?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Yes, he's one and the same, which certainly took the current (Brit.) writer by surprise. I was a teen still living i[...]

With most states recognizing 18 as an adult, has Nevada considered changing the gambling age to 18 and over to try to increase Vegas visitors? (I know that some Indian casinos allow 18-year-olds.)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The following is written by Huntington Press senior editor Deke Castleman. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those[...]

I would like to take a helicoptor tour when I visit in April. Are these companies regulated by the state and can you view safety and maintenance records somewhere?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board website includes an A[...]

On my recent visit to Vegas, I stopped at Slots-A-Fun to play $2 blackjack. This was at 8:30 in the morning. There was no one around except for a few at the slot machines. The tables were all covered. Is Slots-A-Fun closing?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

We didn't think so, so we looked into it. We found a blog reporting that on July 1, 2009, Slots-A-Fun would begin a [...]

There has been a lot written about room rates in Las Vegas. However, little attention has been paid to car-rental prices, which seem way up to me in Las Vegas and most everywhere else. Adjusting auto-rental fleets is a lot easier than adjusting room numbers. I don't have solid stats, but I'd almost take an even bet that much of the savings due to the hotel glut for John Q. Tourist has been eaten up by auto-rental prices and fees. What say the experts?

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

It's true that rental-car rates have recently gone as high on the high end as Las Vegas room rates are low on the low en[...]

I have good friends coming to vist us in Feb, 2010. Do you know if any of the hotels/casinos will have any special Super Bowl parties? I have heard in the past the Hilton has had some fun parties. Have any hotels released their party plans yet?.

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

It's seemed a little late in the coming this year, but over the past week or so information finally started trickling in[...]

Would you know if Fezzik plans on having a seminar in Las Vegas to go over Super Bowl proposition bets?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fezzik wil[...]

While "surfing" around for designs for a firepit for my backyard, I came across this picture. It looks like an awesome building! The caption states that the picture was taken from the roof of the Southwest Gas Building, and you can easily pick out Bellagio, Venetian, and presumably Mirage in the background. Poking around on Google Earth, I can't seem to find a building that would fit this location. Is this a real picture, or has it been "enhanced," and where can I find the actual location?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

It is a cool-looking space and we had no idea what or where it was, either. So, we shot off an email to Southwest Gas [...]

I read that the Harrah's group took over Planet Hollywood. Does that mean that Planet Ho will now be part of the Harrah's group. Will the Harrah's players club card work at Planet Ho? And also will Harrah's patrons receive offers to stay and play at Planet Ho?

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

At present, Harrah's Entertainment only owns a minority share of Planet Hollywood's debt and hasn't been able to roll th[...]

Any new info on the new ACE route between the Strip and Downtown? When will it start because I realy miss the express bus route that had only a few stops from Downtown to the Strip.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The ACE Gold Line is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route that will provide limited stop frequent service 24/7 between the So[...]

Curious on which states of USA have most members of LVA? Also how about other countries, and where they rank.

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

To answer your question in reverse, 95 percent of our members are from the U.S., not surprisingly. With three percent, t[...]

Is there a map of the new CenterCity, detailing the different buildings and casinos that would be of benefit to new visitors to the Aria? Also can you list any events that go on within City Center? Any free attractions like the Fremont, Mirage, Treasure Island, and Bellagio have?

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

We published a photographic overview of the CityCenter complex on the cover of the January issue of the Las Vegas Adviso[...]

Has anyone legally or otherwise ever BASE jumped from the Stratosphere?

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Indeed they have! First off, for anyone who's unfamilar with the activity, B.A.S.E. jumping is the act of parachutin[...]

What do you think the chances of casinos being approved in Texas at the next legislative meeting? Hundreds of millions of gambling dollars are currently going to Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico which cold be kept in Texas.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

At present, we think the odds are pretty low. There haven't been too many pro-casino rumblings coming out of Austin late[...]

We hear that whales can sometimes make or break a week, month, or even a quarter when it comes to a casino's gambling revenue. Is it possible, or has it ever happened, that a casino underperformed in a quarter due to one or two huge losses to a few whales, and in turn, its stocks dropped? Would the company inform the stock holders that it wasn't due to lower visitation or gambling volume, but simply due to some good luck by a few people?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

What you've heard is correct, although there aren't many super-high rollers ('whales') in the world whose play can have [...]

Texas does not have a casino. I live in Texas. They had one in Livingston (tribal) but they outlawed it. I heard there was one in west Texas but how can that be it the one in East Texas was outlawed?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Ah, but it does: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, in Eagle Pass, Tex., along the banks of the majestic Rio Grande. It's got [...]