I just saw a new casino game being discussed on Twitter called Scossa, played with dice. My question is not really about it, but more about how new games are introduced to a casino in Las Vegas. What is the standard method to get new games approved and introduced in Las Vegas casinos?

In a few days I will be making my annual visit to the Strip. Wondering if you can identify where I might be able to purchase fresh fruit, since I've changed my eating patterns.

I recently noticed that the lights that run down the sides of the Luxor have turned green. Do you know why?

The last time I was in Las Vegas the Flamingo had 3/4 of their sports book and all of their keno parlor torn out. Do you know what's going in that space?

Which casino on the Strip has the most slot machines?

You wrote that the sports book is a big "loss leader" for casinos. That is, it makes no money and even suffers losses on its own, but it brings people into the casino where they spend more money. I don't get it. It would seem that a sports book has to make money! It makes 5% of all bets -- that's a lot of money. Over the long haul, that's a much bigger edge than blackjack tables or most table games. I can't see how the sports books could not be profitable in the long run! Are you sure?

I recently stayed at The Cosmopolitan and heard a bell chime every hour and half-hour, indicating the time. What is the source of the bell?

I play the normal blackjack strategies and I've always wondered how bad it would be to just play like the dealer and always hit until I have a hard 17 or higher regardless of dealer up card.

I was playing Three Card Poker and a man next to me was playing Pair Plus only. He said that's how he's played for several years and does well. My question is, what is the house edge playing Pair Plus as opposed to the Ante?

What gambling game gives me the best bang for the buck?