How much did the Nevada casinos win in 2006? And how much of that did Las Vegas win?

My sister is celebrating her 30th birthday in Vegas in a few weeks and I am in charge of making a welcome gift for the guests. I would like to put together a Vegas survival kit as the gift. So far, I have come up with bottled water, aspirin, lip balm, and a snack to add to the kit. Is there anything that you or the other readers suggest I add to the survival kit?

What happened to the roller coaster atop the Stratosphere?

Do QoDers, LVAers, or friends of LVA have any special memories of the Stardust?

Is there any truth to the rumor that Michael Jackson may be negotiating a contract to appear as a headline entertainer in Las Vegas?

Are sports betting syndicates fact or fiction?

Which suited hand is considered the ultimate highest in poker, a royal flush with hearts, clubs, spades, or diamonds?

I would love to do a cigar bar crawl -- maybe with cigar factory tours -- during the day, then enjoy various piano bars at night. (Going off-Strip and/or away from downtown would be okay.) You commented on this in March 2006; could you please print an update?

My little blues & soul band is looking to relocate and find a regular playing gig in Vegas. We may also require day jobs - any tips or suggestions for finding work in Vegas, as well as what skills or experience are most sought-after in and around Vegas?

With the rapid growth of Las Vegas, are there concerns that the city will reach a saturation point, bringing room rates, shows, meals, etc. prices down? What do you think that saturation point is?