In a recent QOD you said: "Revel, Atlantic City’s new, $2.4 billion megaresort seems almost certain to go bankrupt not only due to its price tag: Customers are avoiding it like the plague." Can you elaborate as to why "Customers are avoiding it like the plague"??

I heard recently that all the lions that were at the MGM habitat are kept out near the "M" Casino, and that 30 to 35 lions are housed out there. Is that true and can you give us more info about that?

Happy New Year!

I could swear that the sign under the hand of faith at the Golden Nugget says that the item on display is a replica of the actual nugget but have found many references on line that state that the actual nugget is on display in the casino. Could you verify those claims?

Is there any news on the big development project next to the M that was announced earlier this year?

I know futures tend to be bad bets with a high house edge, but I like betting them, especially now, right before the NFL playoffs are completely set. If I want to put a few bucks down, am I making an absolute sucker play, or are there opportunities at this point in the game?

What is the construction on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of the Harmon shell?

Merry Christmas!

Why do themed slot machines like Star Trek, Top Gun, Dark Knight, seem to have a short life on the casino floor? It seems that these machines last a year or so then disappear. I really enjoyed Star Trek but can’t find the game.

A recent QOD got me wondering how many other casinos are struggling versus how many are thriving? Does the difference have more to do with their income or more to do with their expenses?