We know that there are no parts of the "original" Flamingo Hotel still around. How about the Tropicana, which I believe is now [with the closing of the Riv] the next-oldest strip casino left?

History of the Maxim Hotel & Casino: Part III.

History of the Maxim and the question of its "Mob" ties, Part II.

What can you tell me about the Maxim? We used to stay there a lot. My understanding is that it was associated with organized crime?

The recent 40th anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance (July 30) got me to thinking. Which hotels/casinos were built with Teamster's pension fund loans?

Did Main Street Station, formerly I think the Park Hotel, ever close after it opened as Main Street Station? My wife said yes. I didn't think so but she's usually right. [For those readers avidly awaiting the elusive-to-the-point-of-approaching-mythical-stature Maxim answer no, you didn't miss it and yes, it will follow soon -- we hope as soon as Thursday -- see below for more and don't give up hope!]

Has the Playboy Club found a new home yet since they parted ways with the Palms?

Kirk Kerkorian: His Life and His Legacy to Las Vegas, Part II.

As a retired history/social studies teacher I’m probably a bit biased but I think QoD is at its best when Nevada history or biography is the subject. So with that in mind, inquiring minds would like to know more about the life of recently passed Kirk Kerkorian.

Vegas Resort Attractions, the Bygone Years, Part X: Caesars’ Omnimax; The Forum Shops; and MORE!