Battista’s Hole in the Wall is a special place we like to go upon every trip to Las Vegas. Can you give us some history on it, including the entertaining accordion player, and celebrities that have eaten there?

I am somewhat confused after reading your news feed about the closing of the Las Vegas Club. I don’t understand what it means that Derek Stevens bought the property but not the name or the gaming. The name I get, but does this mean that he cannot have gaming there? And what will happen to the former employees of the casino?

Of your featured blogs, James Grosjean's "Beyond Numbers" hasn't been updated since February 9th. What's up?

History of the Maxim Hotel & Casino: Part III.

History of the Maxim and the question of its "Mob" ties, Part II.

With "The Donald" in the presidential hopeful mix, what are the feelings of the casino owner/operators of him becoming president and the influences that may come with him in that position? Would this be a plus or minus for Vegas?

Are you aware of any upcoming Las Vegas appearances by any of the Food Network celebrity chefs? I've heard that they occasionally appear at local restaurants/resorts and offer interactive lunch/dinner sessions which are prepared by the chefs.

The recent 40th anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance (July 30) got me to thinking. Which hotels/casinos were built with Teamster's pension fund loans?

What is the status of Big Elvis? You said he was sick. Is he getting better or did he pass away? Also it would be neat if you profiled him over the years in Vegas.

I understand that Jackie Gaughan lived in a penthouse at the El Cortez until his death. My question is, will Gaughan's penthouse be made available to the public as a hotel suite to rent out? It would be cool to stay in the same suite where the great man actually lived!