I just read in our local morning paper that a NH couple hit the jackpot of $2.4 million at the MGM on the ’Lion’s Share’ slot machine. Do I recall correctly, that this was the last machine of its type, and was only still around because the jackpot had not been hit? If this is the case, will the machine now be ’retired?’ Thanks!

For years when in Vegas betting horses, some bets were called H/Q or H/EX o H/TRI. Do they still have these and can you explain what they mean?

Are the odds displayed on UFC telecasts accurate?

What is the connection (if any) between Bally's Hotel & Casino, Bally Gaming (manufacturers of slot machines), Bally Total Fitness (a chain of gyms)? I seem to recall Bally making bowling machines, also.

What happened to the TV show, Poker After Dark? Is it done locally or is it all gone? Stations here no longer show it. I liked the pros playing for winner take all.

We continue our Sunday Sample series with an excerpt from best-seller Comp City by Max Rubin, the ultimate comp wizard and a masterful raconteur who always has a mischievous glint in his eye. Find out why the casinos fear him (and it's not because of his gambling expertise).

I’m relatively new to Las Vegas and your website and I’d like to get a look at some of your gambling books. Is there a place I can go on your website or elsewhere online where I can see all your books and get a sample of what’s inside them? Also, how many books have you published?

We’ve had quite a bit of news here in Kentucky concerning our native son, Billy Walters. Could you please enlighten us hillbillies about the Las Vegas view of the man?

With the kickoff whistle set to blow 1 p.m. today, we revisit a QoD first submitted, and answered, in mid-May. Back then, we could respond only with some informed generalities, but now we can share the complete (as of this writing) lowdown, in answer to the question: "I'll be heading out to Vegas during the World Cup. Are there any soccer-fanatic bars in Vegas where I should go to catch a game?"

What kind of attendance do bingo halls get? Are they at all worth the space they use?