We love the Tropicana, but nobody seems to know what’s going on there (including the staff our friends have talked to) as to why they're not taking any more reservations after the middle of March or thereabouts. Are they remodeling? Imploding and rebuilding? Sold?

I'm curious as to whether there's been any further information about the recent murder in the Carnaval Tower at Harrah's. National newspaper articles suggested a Las Vegas local shot and killed a Reno resident, who was staying at the hotel. The articles caught my attention, having been a guest at Harrah's a week earlier, albeit in the Mardi Gras Tower, but I haven't seen any further reports.

We were sorry to hear of the Boardwalk closure. What are the plans for the site?

Is there a Playboy Club in Nevada?

The TV show "CSI" often refers to a casino called the Tangiers. Is it a real casino? If so, where is it located?

There was always one small enjoyment that drew me to the Stardust: I don't know how many thousands of dollars I gambled away in that place, only because I wanted a bowl of that fantastic chili at the sports book concession stand! I know of several colleagues who think the same way. Does the Stardust even know what a treasure they have on their hands? They need to find a way to save that chili recipe and make sure it's available when the new place opens. Otherwise, the boys from Cleveland may have to find a new vacation destination.

What makes the distinctive smells inside the casinos? Mirage and TI have a sweet tropical smell of coconut. The Tropicana smells of smoke and incense sticks. Are these "scents" created and how does the smell stay so strong throughout the casino?

How long has the complete steak dinner at Ellis Island for $4.95 been in the Top Ten?

I keep reading about planned "metaresorts," but what is a metaresort?

You never did a story about "Sal Sagev" Hotel, which is now the Golden Gate. I would love to know when it was built and when its name was changed.