Why is it that I can't buy lottery tickets in the gambling capital of the world?

Coming to Vegas this August with a friend's family. Can you help us find activities for 5 days that are appropriate for an 11-year-old girl?

There used to be a character (I believe his last name was Johnson) who set up on the corner of Ft Apache and Sahara. He would entertain passing motorists and he had an unlimited supply of costumes and props. I have not seen him for over a year. Any idea what happened to him?

If the spa at the Palms has closed, what are their fitness center availabilities? That was one of the benefits of their resort fee, and was a very nice gym to use while staying there. Access was through the spa, so I am curious now!

In a recent QoD you mentioned that "Craftsteak at MGM Grand has an extensive Scotch list that's updated daily, with different specials and 'flights' to try. Which other bars/lounges/clubs/restaurants also feature flights? We ask because on a recent cruise, we purchased flights of martinis and they were great!

With the scheduled demolition of the Orbit Inn in Las Vegas, I was wondering what happened with the explosion in 1967? Was the Mob behind it?

Smoking is allowed at most table games on all casino floors, but none of the poker rooms seem to permit it. Do any poker rooms at casinos still allow smoking?

I often hear about a "line pass". What is it? What does it do? How do you get it? Is it for nightclubs or buffets? I come to Vegas at least twice a year and hate to be missing out on something I could use. Thanks, and I love this feature.

Do casino chips ever get counterfeited? People try to counterfeit money so why not chips? Is this a problem and, if so, what do the casinos do to try and stop it? What sort of anti-counterfeiting technology is there in a chip?

Where does the name Vdara come from and what does it mean? Apparently it was made up. If so, who made it up and why?