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?

I’m reading an article that says the $10 million WSOP Main Event is down to three people. When you get to that level of play (all world-class experts), doesn’t it become more luck than skill?

On 12-12-12 Vdara had a fantastic celebration. I am wondering if there will be a celebration for 12-13-14 at Vdara or anywhere on the Strip?

I have friends making their initial trip to Vegas the week of Christmas. Do you have a list of hotels that have special holiday displays?

While watching the WSOP Main Event, I was confounded by the betting in odd amounts. For example, if the players have 20 million stacks and up and the blinds are 1 million and 2 million, why do they so often bet 4.6 million, 6.8 million, etc.?

A question for Bob Dancer. OK, I'm basically a quarter single-line video poker player. I've had a fairly successful visit to Las Vegas so far. My question is, if I would like to take a stab at a higher denomination say 50¢ or $1, which is the better game to pick: Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus, Double Double Bonus, Deuces Wild, or something else? I know paytables matter a lot. But which actual game would you try on the last day of your visit to try to hit something special?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We’re coming to Vegas for Thanksgiving and to enjoy some Black Friday shopping. Are there some special "happenings" that we should make sure that we don’t miss?