I understand that in Nevada, qualified electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) may use designated HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. But do you have to have a Nevada license plate to take advantage of this privilege? Can out-of-state visitors to Nevada in green vehicles use those lanes during rush hour too?

I gather you (we) are in for another round of construction around the Spaghetti Bowl. I hadn’t heard about that and I was a little surprised, since it seems like we just finished living through years of freeway construction. Didn’t they do the job right the first time?

Is there a company that offers a half-day tour of the city?

I'll be in Las Vegas during the 8-day festival of Hannukah (starts on 12/16) and was wondering if some casino buffets still offer a Hannukah buffet during that time? I remember seeing ads for Station Casinos Hannukah buffets in past years.

We will be having a reunion in Vegas this spring. We will need about 25 rooms. What is the best way to negotiate a deal on rooms, and what hotels can you suggest on the Strip to accommodate a group of 50 or so people?

I was wondering what is the status of the iconic Blue Angel? Is she still standing guard over the motel? I make a trip out that way on the bus every time I'm in Las Vegas to see her. I'm not certain what makes her so special to me but I just love going by and seeing her. I hope that if taken down, the statue will be erected somewhere else where people can still go by and see her.

In Wisconsin, we are being told that the Florida Seminole Tribe owns the Hard Rock branding for casinos. Who owns the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas? Does the Seminole Tribe own any other Hard Rock casinos?

I’ve always wanted to own a casino. I know a little of the history of gambling in Nevada, so I’m aware that owning a casino isn’t a license to print money; many casinos have gone broke, bankrupting the owners, through the years. Still, humor me for an off-the-wall question! Say I opened a casino in my house. After accounting for restroom, restaurant, kitchen, and back-of-the-house space, I’d have 1,000 square feet remaining for the casino. Based on industry averages, how much money could I expect to earn annually?

How much money do casinos make from TITOs that are never redeemed?

I recently mailed in a winning sports ticket and sent it regular mail, since it was under $40. I've heard nothing more and I'm starting to think that something is wrong! Is there anything I can do? I made a copy of it and filled in my information on the back of the ticket. But since I didn't send it registered mail, am I out of luck? In the future, would I be better off signing up for an online sports-betting account while I'm in Nevada?