I like to stay at the Orleans, which is owned by Coast. On my recent stay there, I discovered that they are a much bigger company than the three properties they own in Vegas. If it isn't too daunting of a task, can you tell me who owns what, where they are headquartered and, what interests me most, are there any Mom and Pop operators left in Vegas that are on the verge of becoming big locals players?

Now that the huge Harrah's sale is going through, what do you make of it? How do you think Harrah's will change with two mysterious "private equity" groups now owning the biggest gambling company in the world?

I have a friend who's obsessed with the Rat Pack and the entire Vegas in the 1950s/'60s nostalgia scene. If you could put together a 1- to 2-day itinerary (places to see, eat, stay) that is centered around the look and feel of the Rat Pack era, we'd love to know your expert opinion. Authentic landmarks would be ideal, but I also know that these days, "authentic" sites are few and far between, so it would be fine to include newer places that just exude the vibe of that scene. Thanks!

What new casinos are opening in Las Vegas in 2007?

In 1942, a plane carrying movie star Carole Lombard, Clark Gable's wife, crashed right after taking off from the Las Vegas Airport. As far as I know, no cause for the crash was ever determined. Is this correct? Or was a reason established?

I've heard that there's a 'sidewalk of the stars'-type deal in Las Vegas, like the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Where is it, what is it, and what stars are there?

Who is Nellis Air Force Base named after?

With the new James Bond movie out, I thought the R-J or Sun would at least have a little feature article about the Casino Royale in LV. However, it continues as the most low-profile and least-discussed property on the Strip. Could you give us some history and ownership scoop?

Why has Reno fallen so far behind Las Vegas in overall development the last 25 years or so? New casino development, and everything else that goes with it, seems to have stagnated in the Reno area.

What is the history of the Pioneer Club? It seems that everyone knows about Vegas Vic, but no one knows anything about his casino.