What is the procedure at the casinos when there is a power outage or emergency (think Monte Carlo fire) concerning the gaming area? How are games stopped and money secured?

In response to QoD 1/17/08. You wrote, "It's safe to assume that all the casinos that fall under one corporate umbrella share information and, in fact, often have the same databases. It's not a stretch to imagine that competing casinos, as well, pass information back and forth, especially when it comes to surveillance, which, as we understand it, is a small, secretive (to the outside), but cooperative (to the inside) universe." Though this information is true, there’s a small gap (the difference between Death Valley and Mount Everest) of useful information that was not provided to the reader.

Your question on Las Vegas race tracks [QoD 1/22/08] reminded me that years ago I went to the then-MGM Grand and watched Jai Alai. I believe it was in 1980, but it could have been 1982. Was I dreaming or was Jai Alai there? I've stayed at Bally's my last three trips to Vegas (my host comps me a suite, so why not?) and I'm curious where it was located, and why was it there? I assume there was gambling involved, but I don't remember, I just know the group I went with wanted to go so, I just tagged along. Thanks.

Are any casinos issuing commemorative chips for the Chinese Year of the Rat?

Now it’s official: the Patriots and Giants in the 2008 Super Bowl. Taking into account the huge New York-Boston rivalry, how much additional security will be required for the lounges, casinos, and race & sports books throughout Las Vegas?

Which casinos have Super Bowl parties and how much do they cost?

I heard a rumor that Bob Dancer moved his VP classes from Silverton to the El Cortez along with some Bob Dancer-approved machines. Any truth to this?

In your Question of the Day on compulsive gambling (QoD 12/4/07), you missed a strange new development concerning the disease, namely, the apparent connection between impulse-control disorders and Parkinson’s disease. Perhaps you can run an update on this connection?

The Question of the Day about Old Vegas brought back memories of another attraction in the area. What is the story of Las Vegas Down racetrack? I remember that it was closed down the first time I visited Las Vegas in 1984. I also remember advertisements in greyhound racing magazines announcing the re-opening in 1991. Whatever happened?

I seem to remember that back in the '80s (?) there was a TV gameshow based on the game of blackjack, but I don't recall its name. Does that ring any bells with you?