What is going on with George Maloof? I thought he lost everything, including the Palms, but his name is still on the sign.

I was looking at the revenue from the Consolidated Facility Charge (CFC) at McCarran Airport and the number did not make sense to me. For fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013), the CFC brought in $36,166,000. At $3.75 per day, that is 9,644,267 rental car days. If an average rental is five days (probably less) that is 1,928,853 car rentals. With 11 companies in the Rent-A-Car center and 365 days per year, that works out to 480 rentals each day at each rental car company or 20 rentals per hour per company. That just does not sound right. Any insight into the CFC totals? Also, is there any reason why we still have to pay that when the original purpose of the fee was to finance the building and facilities? That has to be paid off by now.

Just heard Caesar's is selling Bally's and the new Cromwell. I cannot believe they are giving up that corner! Do you think this may bring in some competition for better VP schedules? At least for a few months.

If someone banned themselves more than 10 years ago in their home state, which is not Nevada, and they are now going to Las Vegas with family, does the ban still hold up there? Would they be able to gamble there without trouble?

Many people today have concealed weapons permits, myself included. Is it legal to carry concealed handguns into Las Vegas casinos? If it’s not and you’re caught with one, what are the consequences?

Now that the brackets are set, who’s favored to win the NCAA Basketball Tournament?

Are there any decent casinos that DO NOT charge those damn resort fees? If not, how about hotels without casinos? If any exist I will pass the word to friends and family.

What is the Silverton doing? Their front parking lot is all dug up.

I know Ellis Island and its "off-the-menu" steak diner have been a mainstay of your values list for a long time. But as a former local, I think I remember something else: Prior to 2001 (when I was living in Las Vegas) neighbors (who worked at various casinos) told me that from midnight to 8 a.m. any casino worker could drink for free at Ellis Island. I'm curious: Am I right about this? Does it still exist and does any other place make this offer?

What was the verdict in the Shauna Tiaffay trial?