Which casinos, if any, track card play (blackjack) electronically for comp ratings?

On a rerun of "CSI Las Vegas" the actors referred to a kidnapping of Steve Wynn's daughter. They said he paid off the kidnappers without going to the FBI. Did this really happen?

I read your Question of the Day from 12/21/07 about playing in video poker tournaments. While nothing in that QoD was incorrect, there's a lot more that can be said. May I?

I've traveled to Las Vegas on many occasions and one thing that's always been a challenge is finding reasonably priced alcohol. Although there are plenty of great deals at the bars, if I want to have a little party in my room, I can't find a liquor store without a huge markup anywhere. Perhaps I'm staying too close to the Strip and paying "tourist prices." In the past, I've resigned myself to just biting the bullet because I'm on vacation. However, I'm having my wedding at the MGM Grand in May and we'll be buying lots of beer, wine, and liquor to host a sizable party in our suite. The wedding's already costing us plenty and I'd rather not pay through the nose for everything. Is there anyplace you recommend to find cheap booze in Sin City? Please help us spread good cheer!

After 15 years of gambling, I experienced something new and possibly illegal. I was playing roulette with $25 inside chips. The size of the ball was changed a couple of times. I have seen ball changes, but never different sizes. The dealer even mentioned he was changing from a "boulder" to a "pebble." Is this legal?

Several years ago I heard that Max Baer was going to open a casino, possibly with a hillbilly theme. On subsequent visits I never found it. Did it ever happen?

Where does the Monorail begin and end? I have trouble walking and wish to stay where I can get to the Sands convention hall easily without being forced to stay at the Venetian.

The Lady Luck Hotel Casino downtown has been closed for over two years; please give an update on the status of the property.

Is there a service or a way to redeem the slot tickets/vouchers once you have returned home? I just found a ticket for $25 in my wallet and do not know anyone going to Vegas in the next 30 days before it expires.

We read a lot about MGM Mirage’s Project CityCenter in the LVA and Las Vegas Review-Journal, but not much seems to be said about Echelon Place, the other big multi-billion-dollar construction project on the Strip. Would you be so kind as to fill in the blanks for us curious readers? Thanks!