How do "betting exchanges" work? Are they better or worse for the player? And do you think the entry of William Hill into the market might portend an exchange for Nevada?

I just saw a new casino game being discussed on Twitter called Scossa, played with dice. My question is not really about it, but more about how new games are introduced to a casino in Las Vegas. What is the standard method to get new games approved and introduced in Las Vegas casinos?

Which casino on the Strip has the most slot machines?

You wrote that the sports book is a big "loss leader" for casinos. That is, it makes no money and even suffers losses on its own, but it brings people into the casino where they spend more money. I don't get it. It would seem that a sports book has to make money! It makes 5% of all bets -- that's a lot of money. Over the long haul, that's a much bigger edge than blackjack tables or most table games. I can't see how the sports books could not be profitable in the long run! Are you sure?

I was playing Three Card Poker and a man next to me was playing Pair Plus only. He said that's how he's played for several years and does well. My question is, what is the house edge playing Pair Plus as opposed to the Ante?

What gambling game gives me the best bang for the buck?

When ESPN televised the World Series of Poker final table, the hole cards weren't shown until after the hand. Since there was a 15-minute delay in the airing, I assume that the decision not to show them during the hands -- as they do in almost all other televised poker events -- was made to try to improve the viewing experience. Is that true? And if so, what was the consensus on whether it was better or worse?

Should Atlantic City legalize sports betting?

Is there a point where it's good to play the Lucky's $5 progressive parlay card?

What impact will the NBA lockout (and possible season cancellation) have on college basketball betting?