In 2009 there were news stories about James Hackett, a tourist in Las Vegas, disputing thousands of dollars in Amex charges at the Club Paradise topless club. He claimed that he had blacked out and shouldn't be responsible. I figure the guy should have to pay up, and was curious as to how this turned out. Can you let us know how the outcome?

I know this was addressed a while back but could not find it in the archives. Can the remains, i.e., cremated ashes, be spread in Vegas? How about bringing them on the plane? Has anything changed since your last report? Thanks!

With the recent question about indoor pools, you had the link to your list of all pools and listed hours. I see only a couple hotels even have pools open past 5 or 6 p.m. If you can drink and gamble 24/7, why can't you swim 24/7? Especially since most list 'swim at own risk' and/or don't even have lifeguards on duty?

I have always been perplexed about one comfort not afforded at the major resorts in Las Vegas: Is there any reason why with all the millions spent I can not find a major Strip hotel that has an inside pool? You can find massive exotic pools, but none inside. Indoor pools would be nice to have for the moderately hot summers, as well as the late fall and winters.

The construction between 7th and 8th on Fremont is driving me crazy with wonder. There is a small domed round building and I'm curious as to what it will be. The construction is by Breslin Brothers and one of several small buildings to be constructed. Thanks.

Following the 5/6/13 QoD about hotel Internet access and resort fees, here’s the promised status update from MGM Resorts International.

Concerning a previous answer about resort fees, I understand that any business' goal is to make money on everything they do or sell, but how can they possibly justify $20/day for high-speed Internet access? This costs me, at home, less than $1/day! How do the resorts get charged? One fee for the entire property? Per room? Per usage? And charging for phone usage in this day of almost (surgically attached) universal cell phone ownership … does ANYONE actually use in-room phones for anything besides intra-hotel usage?

On the drive from Las Vegas back to California, there’s an exit sign for an unpronounceable town by the name of Zzyzx and I’ve always wondered where on earth that name came from (and how do you say it?) Can you help? Thanks!

Does Las Vegas have any live streaming webcams?

How much does each deck of cards cost the casino?