While Howard Hughes is credited for helping to create the modern-day Las Vegas, he's also known for being a recluse. But what of some of the other notable casino owners of the '70s and '80s, also credited with putting their stamp on Sin City: Bob Stupak; Steve Wynn; Benny and Jack Binion; Jackie Gaughan -- did these successful men interact with one another during the 1980s, or were they simply rivals?

I have 3 "gold" tokens from the December 1996 ground breaking of "AN ITT/PLANET HOLLYWOOD JOINT VENTURE". I seem to remember it being somewhere across the street from the Stardust, maybe? Obviously it was never built but do you know why? P.S. Are the tokens worth anything?

In a recent post on David McKee's blog, he mentions a quote from Deutsche Bank analyst Karen Tang: "If Macau tightens junket regulations, we feel that more small junkets will go out of business after Chinese New Year, and even bigger junkets may face redemption pressures." What are "junkets" and how does their business tie in to casinos in Macau?

I will be in Las Vegas with my sister on February 3 and was wondering if the public is allowed into the memorial service for Celine's husband. Any specifics on time, admittance, etc., would be appreciated.

Yesterday’s QoD made me wonder, what’s the status of the Liberace mansion? I heard it had been sold to a British millionaire.

In which casino/hotels did Liberace perform (particularly around 1976) and do you think the new hologram show will ever be produced?

What are those leather things on the wall at South Point?

What’s up with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sheldon Adelson?

What’s up with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sheldon Adelson?

I have to admit after reading about Binion and the horse statute in your recent QOD we went down to visit South Point Casino on our last trip. That complex is huge. When viewing the statue I smelled horses. My wife and I followed the smell to the South Point Arena and ended up spending several hours watching a horse jumping show! It was an enjoyable event. Can you tell us more about their arena and shows?