I found your answer to the walking the marker question (4/7) interesting. But I had one problem with it. I've heard the term marker before, but I'm still not totally sure what a marker is or how it works. Can you please explain? Thanks!

On our last trip, we followed LVA's advice and went to Pho Vietnam for lunch at the Chinatown Plaza. We were amazed that there was a sort of Chinatown in Las Vegas. What's the story there? Was it planned? Or did it just grow up that way?

Today's the second anniversary of Question of the Day. Happy anniversary to us -- and to all the faithful readers out there in QoDland who've helped keep this feature going, with great questions, excellent input (especially those updates), and good vibes all around. In honor, then, of our 730th Q&A in a row, we're opening up the archives and will keep them open for a whole week, so everyone can explore the back catalog and see all the great stuff you might have missed. And please drop us a note with your vote for your favorite QoD of all time. As is our wont, we'll compile and post your responses soon, with updated answers where appropriate. Thanks!

Thanks for the answer about high-roller chips a few weeks ago. But what I've always been curious about are the colors of all the other chips. I've seen red, green, purple, black, brown, blue, silver, etc. Are there standard colors of chips? Either way, can you tell us what denominations they all are?

Which live Las Vegas shows are suitable for a 13-year-old?

How much of a bankroll should I have to play quarter 9/6 Jacks or Better video poker? Does the bankroll requirement change when playing 9/7 Jacks or Better? And how large a bankroll do I need to play $1 9/6 JoB?

Could you possibly provide some information on renting houseboats on Lake Mead? We’re coming out this summer with our two teenage boys and a friend each and I thought that renting a houseboat might be something they’d never forget, if we can afford it -- and are taught how to drive one!

We live in New Jersey but love coming to Las Vegas. Now that Atlantic City has limited smoking in casinos, what do you think the chances are of Las Vegas doing the same?

I heard a mini-Las Vegas just opened in California. Do you know what it is and where it is? And is it open to the public?

What's the history of Jean, Nevada, and what's the fate of the Nevada Landing casino there?