I seem to remember that back in the '80s (?) there was a TV gameshow based on the game of blackjack, but I don't recall its name. Does that ring any bells with you?

I have a slightly odd question for you. I tend to get rooms with nice views. A lot of times, though, the windows have a spotty layer of dirt on the outside, which detracts from picture quality. Do the hotels clean their windows from the outside? If so, how often?

I'm a Brit and flying over for my annual visit in March. Where is the best beer in town? Since the Monte Carlo did the unthinkable and ceased production at its own microbrewery (and got rid of its USP in the process -- crazy), for the most part, the beer I've found available in town has been the mass-produced variety from the larger breweries (which, apart from Sam Adams, I don't really like -- I tend to prefer darker beers). I went to Chicago and Toronto a few years ago and found some interesting American micro beers, including my two all-time favorites, Rogue Dead Guy and Flying Dog Cruiser. It would be great to find these in Vegas. Can I?

A Las Vegas friend just told me that Siegfried and Roy were going to start performing again. Can you shed some light on this rumor?

What's the difference between baccarat and chemin de fer, as it's played in Europe?

What was the story behind the Old Vegas amusement park in Henderson? When did it open and close? Also, what is on that site now? I understand that a small part of Viva Las Vegas and some "Gunsmoke" episodes were filmed there. Also, they had a small steam locomotive train and tracks set up there too. Just curious if you could provide any more info on this. Thanks.

On our last trip to Las Vegas (October), we took a day trip out to Valley of Fire. Wow. We've been coming to Vegas for two decades and never realized what a beautiful park was so close. Though all the rock formations are spectacular, we were most taken with the petroglyphs. Can you shed some light on their origins and significance?

Merry Christmas!

We're coming out to Las Vegas on Christmas Day and staying through till Saturday 29th. I plan on asking my girlfriend to marry me and giving her the ring. Are there any über-romantic shows, or sites in Vegas where she could feel like the star she is? I've called a couple of shows to see if they would help me pop the question and I got a cold shoulder.

I just went through the QoD archives re: entertainment and couldn't find this addressed: How about an updated list of Vegas daytime shows, e.g. Ron Lucas and Mac King, which I know of. Thanks.