I was looking at some Vegas pictures from the ’50s and ’60s and there were no seats at any of the slots. When were seats put on the casino floor for slot players? Which casino was the first to do so?

I have always enjoyed staying at Hotel32 on top of the Monte Carlo. How much longer will they be functioning before the space is remodeled and Hotel32 is gone for good?

Can you tell me if crime in Las Vegas for the past five years has gone up or down? Can you list the percentage of crimes: murder, robbery, rape, burglary, stealing (purse snatching, pickpockets, and store thefts), casino cheating, and prostitution? I know that this is a lot to ask, but I think your readers would like to know the answers.

What ever happened to the Wizard of Oz theme at MGM Grand? When the casino opened, it seemed like everywhere you turned, you saw the movie being played out. I don’t remember it being removed, but now there’s not a trace of any of it.

Any truth to the rumor that the Boyd downtown casinos will start charging a resort fee after the first of the year?

What is your take/interest in the Raiders relocating to Las Vegas? My take is I go to Vegas to eat-drink-gamble and have no time for live sports. Granted, I live in the Bay Area and can watch them anytime, and I really don’t wish to pay any higher hotel tax to cover the stadium cost.

What is the deal with Penn of Penn and Teller and the one red fingernail on Penn’s hand? He has done this for years. There must be some significance to it.

Stadium tax: Part II.

I heard a nasty rumor that there was going to be a new room tax to help pay for the new Las Vegas stadium. Say it ain't so!

With the new construction at the Monte Carlo beginning in October, will the tram from the Bellagio continue to run to the Monte Carlo?