Why is the California Hotel & Casino a non-union hotel, when the other Boyd casinos downtown are? Why doesn’t the Culinary Union picket the Cal?

We just returned from Las Vegas and were at the Quad for the "Divas" show. That hotel and the parking-entrance is a disaster. I thought you said it was to open as the Linq in November. It looks like a very major rebuild would be needed to open it as anything. What is the real story here?

As a break from the norm, we decided to go with pictures rather than words today, since some kind readers sent us some cool links to visuals that complement a couple of recent QoDs, and we have more than a few on file ourselves or have since located additional images. So, take it easy today -- like we are, for a change!

I get "complimentary" room offers on a regular basis from Strip hotels, but I've found out these "comp" rooms are ANYTHING but FREE, as it seems all the Strip resorts still charge "resort fees" of $25 of more per night, even on the so-called "free" nights. Do all the resorts apply those mandatory surcharges even on "free-room" nights?

Which hotels/casinos would be best for someone who can only walk short distances and will mainly use a wheelchair?

Can you tell me the difference between a VLT (video lottery terminal) and a regular slot machine? Here in Ohio they advertise VLTs, not slot machines. Also, I have not seen VLTs in Vegas.

While on Fremont, I noticed Las Vegas Club didn’t douse the lights when the Fremont Street Experience show was performing and recalled that the owners in the past had been in arrears for payment to the FSE. Are there still problems between the two?

I was wondering who the current owners of the Riviera Hotel & Casino are and if there are any plans for the property? (QoD 8/14/14 revisited.)

What ever happened to the giant Big Six Wheel at Vegas World, and the "space junk" hanging from the ceiling?

Are there any Las Vegas casinos that offer Solitaire?