After a recent successful craps table outing on the Strip I cashed in several large denomination "checks"- often erroneously referred to as "chips." I was wondering how many counterfeiters attempt to defraud the casinos and how many are successful. The checks themselves must be costly to manufacture. Can you tell me more about casino checks?

I’m familiar with the history of slot machines, which I’ve seen covered in various places over the years (including QoD!). But I’ve never seen anything about the origins of video poker machines. Can you give us a thumbnail history of VP?

In a recent Question of the Day, you explained that a "George" is a very generous person. We know what "whales" and "high rollers" are. But what terms are used to designate suckers and losers?

Why don’t Las Vegas (or Nevada) casinos offer pull tabs? They're HUGE here in Minnesota -- every bar and most Native American casinos have them. Is there a regulation against pull tabs in Nevada?

If I wanted to earn 2500 tier credits on my Caesars Total Rewards Card would it be quicker for me to play $50 per hand of blackjack or play a dollar slot machine betting $3 per spin? Also, based on expected loss rates, which would be the less expensive of the two routes?

Do you know how long casinos keep the continuous recordings of everything that happens and everyone that enters a casino? I assume they no longer use video tapes and I also assume digital recordings could be kept forever.

Who gets better comps, locals or out-of-towners? Feedback from our previous Reader Poll.

I read that at the recent gaming convention, one or two companies exhibited updated versions of the beloved Sigma Derby machine. Can you provide any further information about who's doing it, what the new machines look like (photos, please!), and whether any casinos are buying?

Are there legal casinos in Alaska and Florida? We are thinking of retiring, and though extremely different, those are our top two choices.

When I log into my (MGM) M life account, it says that the Borgata in Atlantic City is a partner of M life. In what capacity are they partners?