Over many years of visiting Las Vegas I always seem to come home with several chips from different casinos, some still open some closed. I have a couple hundred in casino chips sitting around. Is there a place I could take them all to cash in, or would I have to go to each casino that are still open? And how bout the closed ones?

You sometimes reference "good handicapping" and "good betting." Can you elaborate on the distinction and is there a third component (or more) to winning sports betting?

I've heard about the "tunnels" under Vegas. How can I get to see them and move through them? I'll be there in 3 weeks.

While looking into music I remembered from the 1960s, I learned that Bobbie Gentry who sang "Ode To Billy Joe" was briefly married to Bill Harrah. This seems to be an odd pairing - what can you tell us about it?

In the book Cullotta, a photo of the "Chicago Outfit circa 1970s" names one man as Joseph "Little Caesar" DiVarco. Just wondered if this person had a connection with Little Caesars, the little dive-of-a-casino on the Strip years back? Enjoyed the book a lot, BTW.

What is this I hear about a huge Ferris wheel in Las Vegas? Where will it be and who is putting it up?

I have recently heard that there is an ATM that dispenses blocks of gold in Las Vegas. How many ATMs are there and where are they located?

How can a bet be great at -3 and bad at -3.5 -- all the way from great to bad for 1/2 point?

We will be in Vegas for the first time for the "First Friday" events downtown in October. Could you please explain what this event consists of?

I'm coming to Vegas 10/25-28/2011 with a friend who collects rocks (not jewelry). We have not been able to find any rock stores on the Internet that are in the Vegas area. Can you be of any help to us?