The themed era in Vegas is often regarded as a bust but wasn't that period one of the most profitable? Isn't this the time when visitation was at its highest and gross revenues at near all time highs? It seems to me that once the removal of all the themes started is when everything tanked.

Las Vegas Resort Historic Attractions Revisited, Part III: Caesars Magical Empire

Vegas Resort Attractions, the Bygone Years, Revisited: Caesars’ Omnimax; The Forum Shops; and more!

Last June we promised a concluding fourth installment to our history of Caesars Palace’s resort attractions -- itself a mini-series within an epic 11-part history of original Strip attractions. Finally, in honor of Caesars' 50th birthday this year, here it is -- enjoy!

Reading you QOD regarding the terrible financial shape of the SLS made me wonder about the property when it was the Sahara and whether it was profitable back then?

The Colonel and The King: Part II

For the five or 10 people out there, like Ben Carson, who actually don't know the vile history of Tom Parker, maybe just a short bio on Q&A? I understand that he bilked Elvis out of 50 percent of his income, as The King didn't know much about the usual 10 percent (at that time) agent's commission? Did they or why didn't they ever fight this control? Must be an interesting story. I wonder how many people know that Elvis had blonde hair and dyed it because he thought it would look better on stage and in the movies?

I read that the big R-I-V-I-E-R-A letters on the casino are going to the Neon Museum. Is this true? Where will they be displayed?

I always thought that Wayne Newton was "Mr Las Vegas," but in your recent QoD about casino magnates of recent decades, you referenced Bob Stupak as having that title. What's the deal?

While watching an episode of "Vega$," I noticed at the Savoy Hotel, just north of Circus Circus, what appears to have been something similar to the Big Shot. What was that? Is there any chance of the High Roller returning? I would like a chance to ride it with my eyes open.