Are any of the Las Vegas sports books taking any action on the winter Olympics?

The online poker site where I play claims to take VISA and MasterCard as deposit options. However, every time I've tried to use a credit card to make a deposit, the charge has been denied. One of my card companies' fraud department even called me once to make sure my card hadn't been stolen; they then informed me that they never honor charges for online gambling. I know there are other payment options, but I'm not real keen on giving a third-party payment company my bank info just to play poker. Are there any credit-card companies that honor an online gambling transaction?

The TV show "CSI" often refers to a casino called the Tangiers. Is it a real casino? If so, where is it located?

There was always one small enjoyment that drew me to the Stardust: I don't know how many thousands of dollars I gambled away in that place, only because I wanted a bowl of that fantastic chili at the sports book concession stand! I know of several colleagues who think the same way. Does the Stardust even know what a treasure they have on their hands? They need to find a way to save that chili recipe and make sure it's available when the new place opens. Otherwise, the boys from Cleveland may have to find a new vacation destination.

Is there anywhere in Vegas to see a fight, not a major fight at the big casino, just a local fight club?

What makes the distinctive smells inside the casinos? Mirage and TI have a sweet tropical smell of coconut. The Tropicana smells of smoke and incense sticks. Are these "scents" created and how does the smell stay so strong throughout the casino?

How long has the complete steak dinner at Ellis Island for $4.95 been in the Top Ten?

Are there any hot air balloon rides over Las Vegas Strip and if so, how much do they cost?

Are there cheap flights between Las Vegas and Reno?

In the answer on 1/31/06, Deke Castleman mentioned that the Meadow Valley Wash just north of Las Vegas is an aquifer "the total extent of which is still largely unknown." How can that be? Hasn't anyone drilled wells to measure it? And is this water available to the Las Vegas Water District for growth?