Is there any good skiing (in combination with good accommodations) within an hour or so of Vegas?

I'm a big fan of 7-card stud (not stud eight or any of the variants), but it's not dealt regularly in the poker rooms near where I live. Is 7-card stud dealt regularly in at least some of the Vegas poker rooms? If so, which ones? Thanks.

Two years ago I was in Vegas in December, when the rodeo was in town. Down on Fremont Street they had a cookout and Crown Royal shots, plus stuff for kids. What’s going on this year? And are there any good country-western clubs that have good dance floors?

I don't know if this subject has crossed your mind or not, but today's QoD (the one on 6-5 blackjack, 11/20) made me think of this. Have you ever stopped to tell your readers about problem gambling? I would think that now might be a good time to spread some sober thoughts for a change. Maybe not. I haven't a clue as to what your thoughts would be.

I was wondering why they don't have table games at McCarran Airport. It would be a great way to pass time waiting on a flight!

How can slot change people put "out of order" signs on slots for two hours for patrons? This practice is very unfair, but I've seen it done at the Fremont casino.

I just read a statistic about Nevada having the most foreclosures in the country. What's up with that?

We're considering coming to Las Vegas for Christmas this year. Does the city decorate and celebrate the holidays? Is there anything special that goes on during that time? Do you know of anything going on this coming holiday season?

Drug dealer Jimmy Chagra, who was said to have put a contract out on a federal judge in San Antonio, was eventually sent to prison after years of high rollin' in Vegas. I heard that he got out awhile back. What is his current status? Details, please.

Why are the colors red and black associated with gambling? You've got your red diamonds/hearts and black spades/clubs on cards; red and black roulette wheels/squares; and aren't pai gow tiles black with red dots? Perhaps these colors are the palette of risk-taking?