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2010-04-15
Manuel Corchuelo's 700-sq-ft home in Naked City was for sale in 2005 for $1.2 mil; I was wondering what ever happened to him or his property? Can't find anything about him since 2005.
2010-04-14
Back in the mid-'70s I remember watching a game show called "Dealer's Choice." The show consisted of three contestants betting on various games of chance including a version of Blackjack. Whichever contestant had the most 'chips' at the end got to go on to the Bonus Dice round where they could win a nice prize such as a car or an exotic vacation. I also seem to remember the show originated from The Tropicana and was filmed there. Can you dig up any more info or trivia on "Dealer's Choice"?
2010-04-13
I realize this is a bit trivial, but ... a news item on your web site on 4/7 mentioned an accident on I-95. I-95 runs from Miami, FL, to Houlton, ME. The road you (and many others, including "major" media sources) refer to is US95. Any idea why so many in southern Nevada are confused on this (or is it me?).
2010-04-12
This is a follow-up to the QOD last week (4/2/10) about using more than one free lodging offer at the same time. In the past, I've booked myself into two hotels on the same dates and gone back and forth between them with no consequences and no remorse. However, I would like to use a free lodging comp for some visiting friends (in Tunica). The only caveat on the offer is, "Offer exclusively for (me)." This doesn't seem to preclude my checking in, giving the front desk my credit card, then turning the keys over to my friends. Am I wrong about this? I have a feeling if I call the hotel (Harrah's in Tunica) and ask, they'll say I can't do it. But I don't really see why not and your answer last week seems to confirm that. However, will I soon be receiving guests from the county jail if I do this?
2010-04-11
Are there still some buffets that offer the "all-day" pay one price option?
2010-04-09
What exactly is a casino host and how does one go about getting one?
2010-04-08
Several months ago, a multi-million dollar slot winner in Florida was denied payment. The casino cited a malfunction. Now this week in Colorado, a woman was denied $42MM+, again citing equipment malfunction. What is going on? I am interested in knowing how often and where (specific casinos) these malfunctions occur. I am sure this will not be a popular question for casinos, or if they will even share the information.
2010-04-06
I recently visited a casino and put a $50 bill on the crap table, asking for chips. It was very busy, with players on either side of me playing with a lot more money. When I received my chips, I noticed I had been given $150 by mistake. I chose not to say anything, played a few rounds, and cashed out as quickly as I could without looking suspicious. Every time the phone rang or a supervisor walked by I got a bit nervous. Would the casino have been able to ask for the chips back if the "eye in the sky" noticed the error? Could I have gotten in trouble for not saying anything?
2010-04-05
The old Holiday Inn Riverboat casino is now Harrah's, the old MGM is now Bally's, the San Remo is now Hooters, the Barbary Coast is now Bill's Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon, the Aladdin is now the Planet Hollywood. Are there any other resorts that escaped the imploders’ explosives and basically just went through some renovations, then "reopened" under the new name?
2010-04-04
What are the Las Vegas streets named for celebrities.
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