Is there still a "Griffin book" that casinos use to identify known card counters? What is the history of the book and how do I find out if I'm listed in it?

Is it me or has the M tightened up its slots and video poker machines? The last half- dozen times I have played there (over 6-8 months), my money has evaporated a lot faster than in the past. Is there any way that the state of Nevada can check on the validity of casinos claim on payouts?

What is the difference between the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission?

Any update since April 2016 on the Phil Ivey cases?

I was looking at some Vegas pictures from the ’50s and ’60s and there were no seats at any of the slots. When were seats put on the casino floor for slot players? Which casino was the first to do so?

About your Question of the Day on Sept 1s regarding Indian gaming … if one goes north on I-15 from Las Vegas and gets off at the exit for Valley of Fire State Park, there is (was???), I thought, a truck stop and small casino there that had some connection to Native Americans.

The concluding Part II to yesterday’s Question of the Day: What will the first skill-based slot machines be like?

I thought I kept up with Las Vegas info pretty well, but today’s QoD hit me with something which I’ve never heard of. What are "skill-based slots," where do they fit into the Las Vegas gambling scene (as in good or bad for players), and what do you think about them?

During the WSOP, I imagine that there are many players in town who never enter any official events, but who are there for big games and easy marks. Has anyone ever written anything about this off-tournament action?

I live in Texas and get to Las Vegas several times a year, but not every week, which precludes me from playing in all the football contests you write about each year. In your write-ups you mention "proxy services" that will put picks in for you. Can you explain how they work and what they cost?