I was trying to find some history on the Western Casino downtown. I could only find it opened in 1970. Jackie Gaughan and a partner owned it. It opened as the world’s largest bingo parlor. There must be much more to a 41-year-old downtown casino.

I ate at the buffet at the Eastside Cannery yesterday. They did away with drink servers and now customers get there own drinks. There is no table service and almost no employees. My question is should one tip with no service.

I heard somewhere that a member of the Maloof family of the Palms Casino Resort fame, had an interest or was part owner of a casino in Central City or Blackhawk, Colo. Is this true and did he sell his stake in that casino to help build the Palms?

In a recent QoD you mentioned that the Thunderbird became the Silverbird became El Rancho II, then was imploded. What can you tell us about the Thunderbird that is just north of the Stratosphere, near Luv-It Frozen Custard? The last time I was in town (Nov) it was closed.

I am interested in knowing about the construction of the Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas. Someone stated that Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin underwrote part of its construction costs. I also understand Morris Barney Dalitz donated the land. Can you provide some additional information?

I was wondering whatever happened to Lenny? He was on a Las Vegas reality TV show that followed the lives of 4 people in LV. I think it was on about ten years ago. Lenny was a compulsive gambler, who divorced his wife and moved to LV. Another one was a showgirl who worked in a topless afternoon production. There was also a professional poker player.

I'm a very poor reader. Can I get Decide to Play Great Poker on tape?

I was watching a YouTube video where Alan Mendelson was interviewing Anthony Curtis and he said that Annie Duke was coming out with some books that you could purchase from LVA. Any update on when that will take place?

Today we're going to tackle a two-parter: "Where is Lance Burton these days and will he re-emerge in Las Vegas in the future?"; and, from another reader, "Whatever happened to Melinda, who was touted as 'The First Lady of Magic'"?

Recently it was Las Vegas night on the Turner movie channel I guess... "Ocean's Eleven," "Viva Las Vegas," and "The Las Vegas Story" from 1952, with Jane Russell, Victor Mature, and Vincent Price. Over the years you have fielded many questions (with answers) re movies and Las Vegas, but I don't recall this movie in any of your answers, nor did I remember ever seeing it before. The two main properties were the "Last Chance" and the "Fabulous". This was a Howard Hughes film production, I believe. Any other insight you can provide?