Casino managers use psychologists to subliminally direct visitors to gamble. For example, casino-floor carpeting is purposefully ugly and visually dissonant, which makes one want to look up at slot machines and table games. What other psychologically-based tricks do casinos use to persuade unsuspecting gamblers to part with their hard-earned money, other than the well-known practices of no clocks or windows)?

What hotels do not have a resort fee? The resort fee is a surprise at check-in or check-out, as some hotels do not disclose them on their promotions. I for one got sucker punched with them.

I seem to recall Ed Sullivan hosting one of his Sunday night shows back in the day from Las Vegas. I think it was from Circus Circus. Am I dreaming?

We were talking about old casinos and I brought up three that I could not remember their location and dates. The casinos in question are the Moulin Rouge, Sans Souci, and the Castaways.

I know the Harrah's resorts have stopped selling the Las Vegas newspaper and I would like to know if the Harrah's resorts plan to start re-selling this newspaper. I enjoy reading this paper when I come to town.

So what is the REAL admission policy for Rehab at the Hard Rock hotel now? I notice that they now have guest performers and are charging $150.00 for tickets. Do hotel guests still get in for free, or do they now have to pay the full price when there are performers?

Who are the most powerful women in Las Vegas? Not necessarily politicians, but in the gaming/entertainment/hotel industry. We always hear about the men (Sheldon Adelson, Steve Wynn, the Maloofs). Who don't we hear about?

A few years ago at my friend's wedding in Michigan we went across to a casino in Canada and became fixated with playing Sigma Derby, a horse racing game where you wagered on the quinella of 5 plastic horses. The groom and myself are huge fans of horse racing in general, so this was entertaining for hours. In August (11-16) we are coming to Vegas for the bride's 30th birthday and I am hoping to find a Sigma Derby left somewhere in Vegas. The last one I knew was one in the MGM, but I don't know if it's still there or not. Can the LVA help me find Sigma Derby or something similar for this trip with my friends?

How far either in yards or minutes from Las Vegas Boulevard will be the entrance to the casino at the Aria Resort in CityCenter?

While I was in Vegas the week of 7/12, Mermaids and La Bayou were closed. What happened? Will they reopen or are they permanently defunct due to $$$ woes? I sure missed my semi-annual La Bayou Yard!