How do I open a small business in a Las Vegas casino?

Which states don't allow smoking in casinos?

What are the best shortcuts for avoiding the Strip?

How are the valet parkers doing since the Strip casinos started charging?

Recently I was visiting downtown and was walking by the offices of the Granite Gaming Group, the former owners of Glitter Gulch, Mermaids and Le Bayou. The offices appeared to be vacant and I was wondering, did Derek Stevens buy the whole company or just the businesses they ran downtown? Do they own any other business or gambling interests in Nevada?

What are they building by the pool at Circus Circus? A water park? Free for guests?

I was recently at Fiesta Henderson and I noticed that the crap and blackjack tables had a new max bet of $1,000, almost triple what it used to be. I was surprised that a far-off casino with a reputation as a grind joint would suddenly accept that much action. Why would a casino do that?

There's obviously been a lot of discussion about the new parking fees at MGM and Caesars properties. But what about the two (unaffiliated?) valet spots at the Shoppes at Mandalay Bay and the Forum Shops at Caesars? Are they under the same policies?

Players club tracking has become so sophisticated, I — and I assume many other readers of your fine Question of the Day — have found ourselves in casino crosshairs because of our advantage play. I play only JoB 9/6 and DW44. My favorite local casino has not only cut my weekly cash from $45 to $5, they have actually cut my percentage comp return, which I know only because I keep my own detailed records. Once you’ve been "marked" like this, is there any way to get back into their good graces?

What type of construction is currently going on at the Tropicana?