Ah, now you've piqued my curiosity. Regarding the old catwalks (QoD 12/21/08), you say, " ... and the risk of surveillance personnel falling over the edge (it did happen, but that’s another story)." So what is the other story?

What can you tell us about the recent appearance of the historic snowfall in Las Vegas? Any pictures?

Regarding the Peppermill Lounge in Las Vegas, the land that it occupies must be worth a brazillion dollars -- that's more than a quadrillion. How can this ultracool retro hang afford to stay there? Who owns it?

Every time I go to the Strip, I see a lot of construction. Could you please update me on what's on, what's off, and completion dates, or are we going to be stuck with this mess ad infinitum?

I have read that the Tropicana is bankrupt and in trouble with regulators in Atlantic City, but I do not know the whole story. Can you give us a summary of the "troubles at the Trop"?

Merry Christmas!

I hear there's a new sex museum in Las Vegas, like the one in New York. When did it open, where is it, and what is displayed? And is it free?

Loved reading Deke's QOD response on 12/18/06 regarding the state of online gambling at that time. Given the dramatic political changes happening in Washington, do you have any comments or expectations regarding potential modifications to those laws over the next few years? My specific interests are regarding sports betting, but there are probably more people interested in this answer as it relates to online poker.

I have been to Las Vegas many times, but will be there on New Year's Eve for the first time this year. What can I expect?

South Coast Casino was sold and it's now South Point. What is happening with Coast casinos? Are they selling everything or not? If not, are there any new Coast projects that are starting in 2009?