A couple of months ago Harrah's had an employee contest to rename the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. No one seems to know the winning name or who submitted it. Any information?

"Today's News" on Aug. 9 disclosed the decline in revenues for the Strip and downtown areas, but showed significant increases in Reno and Lake Tahoe. What are the reasons behind the figures?

I heard that Wynn Las Vegas replaces the carpet every 9 months, while other hotels replace theirs after many years. My wife would like to know what they do with the old carpet, since she thinks it would be great in our basement casino.

We all have heard about the D and the upgrades at the former Fitz, but anything on the Lady Luck casino?

I've been looking into staying at South Point while on vacation in October, but I have not been able to find out if they charge a daily resort fee. Do you know if they do, and if so, what the daily fee is?

A lot of your readers probably don't remenber the Stardust, but it had an act that starred Bobby Berosini and 3 orangutans and 2 chimpanzees. After the Stardust closed, what happened to the act?

In a recent Stiffs & Georges blog, a reference was made to a partnership between the Riviera and the Pinball Hall of Fame. What exactly is this partnership and does it mean pinball on the Strip?

Right before the Lion habitat at MGM closed, I had my picture taken with a cub, and the owner, Keith Evans, told me he would be opening his ranch outside of Vegas to visitors. I have not been able to find out any information on this.

Why was Steve Wynn in such a rush to remove the Frontier sign that he paid to have it taken down? I understand the area that maintains all or some of the old signs weren't advised and by the time they got there only one letter was left.

My sister was/is a huge Donny Osmond fan. I found an old album and I would like to see if I can get his autograph on it. Possible or impossible? I don't wish to bother the man but my sister would be thrilled.