I have always been perplexed about one comfort not afforded at the major resorts in Las Vegas: Is there any reason why with all the millions spent I can not find a major Strip hotel that has an inside pool? You can find massive exotic pools, but none inside. Indoor pools would be nice to have for the moderately hot summers, as well as the late fall and winters.

The question about the Big Bertha slot machine reminded of a huge slot machine at The Four Queens, I think it was called The Queen's Machine. Do you have any information about this? Do they still have it? If not what became of it? Also, do they still have the 12-player blackjack table?

In the border town of Wendover NV, all the casinos got together and changed their blackjack rules. They now allow doubling down on 10 and 11 only. How much does this change the house advantage?

My question is about Mermaids casino downtown. In 1956 it opened as Silver Palace casino. At that time, it was a two-story casino and had over 16,000 square feet of gaming. What happened to the upstairs? Is it in current use as something other than a casino? Anyone that has been inside Mermaids knows it to be a small slots joint, but it appears that was not always the case.

The construction between 7th and 8th on Fremont is driving me crazy with wonder. There is a small domed round building and I'm curious as to what it will be. The construction is by Breslin Brothers and one of several small buildings to be constructed. Thanks.

I’m sure you answered this before, but I am curious about male strip clubs/revues that are gay-friendly or for gay men. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

What’s happening at Fountainbleau? It appears work is being done, as it looks like the place is being expanded all the way to the next major intersection. At the same time, the main building may have somewhat been disassembled in the last year or so? Is anything of substance happening at this location?

Following the 5/6/13 QoD about hotel Internet access and resort fees, here’s the promised status update from MGM Resorts International.

I have been coming to Vegas at least 4-5 times a year since 1988 and I have yet to find a hotel that has a steam room in their fitness room or spa. Do you know of any in Vegas? Thanks.

Back around the mid-’80s, I remember one of the casinos in downtown Las Vegas had a massive, eightreel slot machine that was called "Big Bertha." Can you dig up any info/trivia?