Tax time is rapidly approaching. Do I need to claim gift cards, free credits, or mailers offering cash or free play as income?

I just got an e-mail that says I'm one of the select few to be invited to get updates on the new Vdara at City Center. I went on the website and saw it's a condo/casino/hotel. What is that, exactly? There are no prices listed for the condos. If I bought a condo, how does that work, since it’s located inside a hotel/casino?

I recently saw an obituary for a filmmaker named Ray Dennis Steckler, who lived in Las Vegas. What can you tell me about him?

Leading into the NCAA Basketball Championship, ESPN Radio’s Freddie Coleman said, "Pittsburgh could be a chalk pick." From the context of the dialogue, I’m guessing that "chalk pick" means an "overwhelming favorite." Is that right?

We'll be visiting Vegas in May, staying at NY-NY and the Mirage. After reading David McKee's blog every day, will they still be open? Sort of a stupid question but what happens if one of the big ones (MGM or Harrah's) goes bankrupt? Would the banks take them over and keep them running?

Can you please supply the definition and origin of the poker term "suck out"?

My bowling team is coming to Vegas in April '09 for the nationals. We're bowling at the Cashman Center. What can you tell me about this site?

I like to drive fast. I mean really fast. I've heard the Speedway in Las Vegas has cars and tracks open to the public where you can get behind the wheel and hit 150 miles per hour. Can you give me some details?

I have an authenticated, autographed business card for "The Jim Thorpe Supper Club & Casino." Yes, THAT Jim Thorpe. He died on March 28, 1953. The card also says "Pittman, Nevada." Where is/was Pittman? When was this casino/supper club open? What all can you tell us about it?

I recently saw an advertisement for Excalibur's new "All You Can Eat All Day Long" buffet for $25. Disregarding my overwhelming feeling of nausea and disgust at the thought of eating that horrible buffet three meals a day, it could be a fun and cheap way for some irresponsibly unhealthy guys to eat through a Vegas binge. How does it work? Do they stamp your hand or give you a ticket to get back in, later in the day? Do you think it’s a bargain? It sounds like the deal of the year to me, since breakfast lunch and dinner would normally cost you around $45.