While in Vegas, I fell in love with the Aladdin -- the mall, the atmosphere, the whole place. It scares me that Planet Hollywood is buying the casino, because the Aladdin is so classy, while PH is so tacky. Tell me Planet Hollywood won't change the theme and decor of this beautiful hotel and turn it into Planet Tacky.

My brother-in-law told me about your new book called Whale Hunt in the Desert. He said it's about high rollers. My question is: How high of a high roller is a whale?

We're taking our first trip to Las Vegas in a few weeks. My wife has a very hard time handling smoke-filled rooms. Will she be able to stay in the casinos? How about restaurants? We'll be staying at Harrah's.

Is there a shuttle that goes from the Strip to Green Valley Ranch, the Station hotel in Henderson that's the venue for American Casino on the Discovery Channel?

Any way to bet on the TV show Survivor?

Can you tell me what casinos have high-speed Internet connections in their hotel rooms?

I've heard many warnings against carrying my Social Security card on my person. But when I hit royals on $1 machines at TI , they asked for it. What do you recommend? Will the casino take your word if you just write it down for them?

What kind of market is there for Vegas collectibles? We have a dollar chip from the Sands and we were wondering if it's worth anything.

I've been hearing a lot lately about terrorist threats against Las Vegas. How safe or unsafe is it there?

Where is the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign that appears in every screen presentation of the city? And is it illegal to park in front of it to take pictures?