Considering the apparent problems SLS continues to have establishing itself in the market, can we speculate that maybe tearing down the Stardust was a mistake? Outside of a smaller buffet size, what was really wrong with the old place? (Wayne Newton's act doesn't count.) Was it falling apart or just plain old? We never stayed there but did gamble there, a little.

With more and more people using Uber and Lyft, could you please tell us where the pickup and dropoff locations are for each of the casinos on the Strip, as well as Fremont Street and Container Park? We use these services a lot and often the stops are kind of hidden.

Now with marijuana legal in Nevada, will casinos be able to give it away like alcohol when you are playing?

I just don't get the move of Olympic Garden to an off-Strip location, especially after so many years on the Strip. Can you please explain and maybe make a guess on what will happen to the old building?

Are there any new plans for the shrink-wrapped steel structure in front of the Venetian?

On my next trip to Las Vegas, I'm thinking of making a side trip to Zion National Park in Utah with an overnight stay in Mesquite. What's the best place to stay in Mesquite, and when’s the best time of year to visit Zion?

My wife and I used to visit Slots A Fun when it still paid out in coins. Are there any slot environments that still pay in coins or have they all adopted the paper-redemption coupon?

OK, so the governor signed into law upping the room tax at local hotels, supposedly to help pay for a new stadium to house the "Las Vegas" Raiders. I realize that increase won't cost visitors much more dough, but my question has to do with the timing of the imposition of that increase. When does it go into effect? Does the NFL have to approve the move of the franchise from Oakland to LV, or will visitors pay the increase regardless of that approval? I'm very skeptical that the NFL will approve the move, and I suspect that the extra money will simply end up being used for something else.

We’re thinking of spending some time in Death Valley next spring during wildflower season. How hot will it be and can you give us some safety tips? (We’re a couple in our 60s, pretty fit, but inexperienced in desert hiking.)

The Lucky Dragon is opening December 3. I heard it was an Asian-oriented casino. Any truth to that? I was also wondering where it is located and if there are any pictures of the casino, restaurants, floor, etc.?