I recently read the following summary of major projects being built on the Strip: Wynn Encore, $2.2 billion, early 2009, 5,000 jobs; Cosmopolitan, $3 billion, late 2009, 7,500 jobs; CityCenter, $7.8 billion, late 2009, 15,900 jobs; Fontainebleau, $2.8 billion, late 2009, 9,700 jobs; Echelon, $4.8 billion, late 2010, 13,250 jobs; Plaza, $5 billion, 2011, 8,750 jobs; Crown, $5 billion, 2011, 7,500 jobs; MGM Dubai World $5 billion, 2012, 7,500 jobs. Where is everyone going to park? And with all of those new buildings, new jobs, more rooms, and more tourists, how are people going to get around? The Strip is already very slow most of the time. And where are all the people who are going to fill all these new jobs? Where are they all going to live? What about the water shortage? And what about other infrastructure? Is someone planning for all of this? Boom times indeed.

Your question on Las Vegas race tracks [QoD 1/22/08] reminded me that years ago I went to the then-MGM Grand and watched Jai Alai. I believe it was in 1980, but it could have been 1982. Was I dreaming or was Jai Alai there? I've stayed at Bally's my last three trips to Vegas (my host comps me a suite, so why not?) and I'm curious where it was located, and why was it there? I assume there was gambling involved, but I don't remember, I just know the group I went with wanted to go so, I just tagged along. Thanks.

I've heard there is a casino being built at St. Rose and Las Vegas Blvd. out in the south ... Can you tell us about it?

Are any casinos issuing commemorative chips for the Chinese Year of the Rat?

I remember the name of Harrah's casino across from the Mirage being Showboat before Harrah's purchased it. It had the look of a showboat. I know there was also another casino named Showboat, so I must be wrong. What was the name of the casino before Harrah's took over?

How far is Las Vegas from Area 51? Are there any tours for this? Isn't there a guided tour of the atomic weapons testing range?

Now it’s official: the Patriots and Giants in the 2008 Super Bowl. Taking into account the huge New York-Boston rivalry, how much additional security will be required for the lounges, casinos, and race & sports books throughout Las Vegas?

Which casinos have Super Bowl parties and how much do they cost?

I heard a rumor that Bob Dancer moved his VP classes from Silverton to the El Cortez along with some Bob Dancer-approved machines. Any truth to this?

Is it true this year marks the 25th anniversary of the LVA? When was the last time you raised the subscription price?