When I tell friends that Las Vegas hasn't had Mob ties for the last 20-25 years, they laugh and offer to sell me beachfront property in Arizona. I know I'm right, but how do I shut them up?

I know that many Texas hold 'em hands have a name. For instance, almost everyone knows that a 10-2 is called the "Brunson," because he won two WSOP events with that hand. I've heard the 10-3 is called the "Weinberg." What is the origin of this name. In fact, do you have a list of poker hand names and their origins?

I heard that the highest price ever paid by a collector for a casino chip was $75,000, at the 2005 Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club convention. True? If so, what was the chip and why was it considered so valuable.

I am very interested in the history of the Flamingo. How much of the gardens, grounds, and casino are circa Bugsy Siegel? Is it on the original site?

I love visiting Las Vegas in the summer and am interested in going swimming at Lake Mead. I have looked online for a list of public beaches/swimming areas and have not been able to locate any. Where are the best places for swimming on Lake Mead?

What company currently owns the Tropicana, what is their stock symbol, and what are their plans?

I thought that everything in the casinos is set for the house to win. Some have larger profit margins than others, but the house always wins. So how can a casino lose money?

Years ago I always heard that Las Vegas wasn't a very welcoming place for gay and lesbian travelers. Has that changed?

I was recently in Las Vegas for the first time and was disappointed to not find an NPR station. How is that Reno has one, but not Vegas?

Does Las Vegas still have an attraction that is like a flying experience using a wind machine to keep someone up in the air? I have seen this on TV, but now that I want to do it, I can't find it.