From what I can tell, the sports books have three basic types of parlay cards: ties-lose, ties-win, and 1/2-point, on the latter of which there are no ties. Payoffs vary to compensate for the treatment of ties in each case. Is there a set order of how these cards compare to each other? That is, if I'm in a book with two of them or all three, is there a basic strategy that tells me which one to play?

Any news on the opening of the Margaritaville Casino? I'm bringing my wife to Vegas next month to celebrate our anniversary. We are looking forward to playing at Margaritaville since it's always five o'clock in Las Vegas.

There has been a lot of talk about the Plaza lately - the rooms, dining area, and casino. But I have not heard anything about the pool they have on the top floor. Is anything new happening there or is it "out of sight, out of mind"?

What was the name of the long ago strip property located near the Monte Carlo that had a large clown on the front of the building and behind the clown's head was either a ferris wheel or a roller coaster with characters riding in it? This property no longer exists.

On May 28th this year, you responded to my QoD and said this: "The Park predates the current writer's first visit to Las Vegas by almost a decade, but it apparently was a hotel-casino that formerly occupied the plot at 300 N. Main Street which, today, is part of Main Street Station. The Park existed only from 1987-1990 and could perhaps be the subject of a future QoD in its own right...." Any further thoughts?

Can you tell us anything about the Tally-Ho Hotel? I understand that it was an attempt to bring some decorum to the Strip.

What is going on at Koval and Harmon? I thought a new casino, resort etc. was going to be built. It has been an eyesore for years.

Whatever happened to Venetian’s Venezia Tower? Is it open to the public or shut down indefinitely due to the economy? I’ve had many offers from the Venetian and Palazzo, but never once from the Venezia, which makes me want to stay there more.

During last week’s radio broadcast of "Gambling With An Edge", it was mentioned that casinos use a "code" so that security knows if a drink is alcoholic or not. The "code" is based on the straw in the drink. Can you explain what the code is?

I'll be in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks for my annual visit. While I will certainly not be tied to a laptop, I may need to refer to it for a couple of minutes to check on an important matter. My question, are there Wi-Fi hot spots in all hotels (I'll be staying at the Rio)?