The picture of the Boardwalk from yesterday’s QOD brought back something I had wondered about - was the roller coaster on the roof ever functional, or just an ornate sign holder? Along those lines, you have a great list of current rides through the Vistor Guide, but have other rides come and gone from the area? The coasters at the top of the Stratosphere and at the Sahara are the only two I have ridden which are now gone. Thanks!

In 2009 there were news stories about James Hackett, a tourist in Las Vegas, disputing thousands of dollars in Amex charges at the Club Paradise topless club. He claimed that he had blacked out and shouldn't be responsible. I figure the guy should have to pay up, and was curious as to how this turned out. Can you let us know how the outcome?

How many people come to Las Vegas for a three-day weekend like this one?

I’m sure you answered this before, but I am curious about male strip clubs/revues that are gay-friendly or for gay men. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

I just read your "Deal of the Week" about the Venetian Epicurean Affair and by chance I will be in Las Vegas that week. I know that price-wise this is a good deal, but I was curious what your "Eating Las Vegas" food critics think of the event? If you are sampling poolside, will the food still be as good as the in-restaurant experience? And will your esteemed trio of critics be attending the event? (P.S. I already bought a ticket!)

I see where the State Of Nevada may soon pass a law banning ownership of exotic animals. It made me wonder, does Las Vegas even have a zoo?

If the new show at Harrah's is called Million Dollar Quartet, then why are there five people on the promo photo on the front cover of the March LVA?

I am going to be in Las Vegas for St. Patrick's Day, this year. I was wondering what special events/parties will be going on at the various casinos?

My wife and I will be be visiting Las Vegas in April, along with our daughter, son-in-law, and their two young children (ages 4 and 5). We would like to know if there are any magic shows that they could go to, and that they would be allowed in, at that young of an age?

Which bars and lounges, if any, still have dueling-piano shows?