What is the status of Fountainebleau? Will it ever open?

LVA is a great resource for those of us looking for a good bargain in dining, lodging, and gaming in Las Vegas. Are there similar resources to check for bargains in other Nevada cities and towns; for example Laughlin, Reno, Mesquite, etc?

I'll be attending the SEMA show in November and staying downtown. I usually rent a car when I come to town, but may do this trip without. What are the cheapest ways to get from downtown to the Las Vegas Convention Center?

Is there some national database pertaining to high rollers that can be tapped into by casinos to find out if a person is of gambling stature or not? We recently went to a casino in Iowa with a friend who has never been there in her life. However, she is quite the gambler and is always comped. Upon check-in, she immediately received a free room and comps for meals, etc. How did this happen? I've been to this casino several times and never get free rooms.

Some time ago, you mentioned Las Vegas movies, and I came upon a movie featuring a very young Brad Pitt, Gabriel Byrne and Kim Bassinger. The movie is called Cool World, and It's about a world of "doodles" or cartoons, and it takes place partly in that world and part in Vegas. There are some interesting scenes of a Nevada prison, the "Union Plaza" inside and out owned by "Vegas Vinnie", some air shots of the Strip and some shots of Fremont Street before Fremont Street Experience. The movie isn’t all that good but the shots of Vegas are good. Do you recall that movie?

Question #1: Intriguing story on Howard Hughes. I know he had many Hollywood starlets for lovers. Would you know who they might have been? Sounds like the infamous "casting couch." Question #2: Regarding the QoD of Wednesday 06/23/10, what was the religious affiliation of Howard Hughes, if any? I cannot find the answer to this question online.

Was the Las Vegas-style of solitare ever really dealt in a Las Vegas casino or anywhere in Nevada?

I saw on the local news that the City of Hammond is suing Don Barden for what it claims to be $22 million in back taxes and now is asking the Indiana Gaming Board to not renew the licenses for the two Majestic Star riverboats in Hammond. What value added information can you share with metropolitan Chicago gamblers who frequent Majestic Star?

Have asked this question many times and don't recall getting any answer. What ever became of the mechanical horse-race machines that were at various casinos around town?

The Venetian was built where the Sands used to be situated. I’ve heard Mr. Adelson has a plaque imbedded in the floor of the Venetian at the location where the Rat Pack would hang out in the Sands bar. Could you tell us where it is located?