What is the etiquette of asking for a bar key when you play video poker and aren't enlisted in the club?

I will be in Vegas on the Fourth of July. Can you tell me, if anything special will be going on and the schedule for the fireworks?

At CityCenter properties, I understand Veer is the only true residential tower in the complex. I was told several days ago that sales of unsold units have been halted by management. I saw a poster on the side of the building about leasing. Is Veer becoming a rental complex and what happens to all the early buyers of units?

In your QoD about "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign, there was no mention of the fact that the sign has been moved south more than once -- as stated in a recent article in Los Angeles Times. What was the original location of the sign and when/where was it shifted?

There is a lot of speculation that the four new casinos opening in Ohio may cause major losses in revenue for the three Detroit casinos, as the new Hollywood Casino in Toledo, Ohio is only 60 miles from Detroit. What do you think?

I just returned from another great trip to Las Vegas. While there I took some pictures of the famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign and noticed that behind the "WELCOME" letters there appears to be 1946 Roosevelt dimes. Can you explain what they mean?

Can you tell me anything about Elara, the Hilton Grand Vacations hotel, located right behind Planet Hollywood? I’ll be in Vegas celebrating my 40th birthday in October and I like the idea of redeeming hotel points for my stay.

I’m curious what the vacancy rates are now compared to the pre-2008 glory days and also what the minimum vacancy rate has to be for them to break even. They may have 3,000 rooms but at the rates they charge, can they survive if only 50% are rented?

What is happening with the building on Sahara and Las Vegas Blvd. The black one with the pink awnings that has been vacant forever across from the Sahara? I see they are tearing it completely down. What is going there in its place?

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