My wife and I are going to be in Vegas Aug 3-8 staying at the Flamingo. Has construction on Linq started and will it affect our stay?

The first time I visited Las Vegas was in 1974 and I stayed at a Strip motel called The Gold Key Motel. I was wondering if you could give me any history on the place?

This week the Hard Rock in Tampa announced that it's become the sixth-largest casino in the world. Their unit of measure is the number of "seats" for slot players and at the tables. Is this a valid measurement or hype? Just how many units of measure are there anyway?

It was reported in February that the D was going to get a Sigma Derby game as part of its renovations. Anyone know if it’s been installed yet?

Love LVA and "Question of the Day." I read them every day. Quick question: In the monthly newsletter, you always give the "gambling win." For example the win/loss is up/down in Nevada, the Strip, Boulder Highway, etc. Is this "gambling win" the gross win by the casinos, the net win (wins minus losses), gross profit (net win minus other expenses), the drop, etc.? Should be an interesting answer. Just wondering.

My friend told me that her father owned the Tam O'Shanter next to the Sands when she was a young girl. I sort of remember it myself when I visited Vegas in the '50s and '60s. What can you tell me about it?

I presume this will show up in your "news" column but would LOVE to hear much more detail about how the same winning number supposedly came up seven times IN A ROW on a Rio roulette wheel.

At CityCenter properties, I understand Veer is the only true residential tower in the complex. I was told several days ago that sales of unsold units have been halted by management. I saw a poster on the side of the building about leasing. Is Veer becoming a rental complex and what happens to all the early buyers of units?

My wife and I were at the Bellagio Conservatory on Wednesday and as always were dazzled by the presentation. Several questions came up. Where are all the props stored and how large is the warehouse? Does the Belllagio have their own gardens or where do all the plants come from? Finally how do they get all the large trees and things like the now present lighthouse into the conservatory?

Are there any party pits at Las Vegas casinos that feature male dancers?