How does the playoff status of NFL teams affect the spread for week 17? For example, how do you treat it when a playoff team goes up against an also ran? What about teams who might rest key players? Any insider tips on how to take advantage?

Do you have any updates on the Sigma Derby games left in Vegas? Or other casinos around the world?

Fezzik got his butt kicked in his football picks this year. What is he going to do next year to adjust?

As a regular reader of QofD, I know about the famous big slot wins at Excalibur and Orleans, but what are some more recent "Megabucks" slot wins this year (and where)?

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?