In the movie Leaving Las Vegas the character Ben stayed at a low rent motel called the Whole Year Inn, which he saw/interpreted as the 'Hole You're In'. Where was the real-life filming location of that motel? Also where was the condo complex Sera lived in?

After reading the recent QoD about the "Old Vegas" theme park in Henderson, I wondered what happened to the Vegas Strip reproduction they built for the Vegas TV show with Dennis Quaid a few years ago? I thought it was built out in California somewhere? How bizarre would that be to come across unexpectedly while driving around California!

With MTV's "The Real World" set to begin shooting in downtown Vegas this month, I was curious about the casinos and/or the gaming board's policy about filming inside of a casino, since everyone that walks into a casino is being video taped anyway.

I was watching a little bit of Casino on cable TV yesterday, including a scene about the Las Vegas "Black Book" which bans people from entering a casino. Does that still exist? If it does, is there a way to find out who is in it?

History of the Maxim Hotel & Casino: Part III.

Several years ago there was a house given away, in a section of Las Vegas called Springfield. I`m not sure of any further location info as I'm from the east coast. Anyway, the home was fashioned after the Simpson's House -- garish colors, weird front door to accommodate Marge`s hairdo. Without revealing any info that should remain private, could you share the story in this column? And did the folks who won have it repainted. (I recall this was an option available to the winner).

Are you aware of any upcoming Las Vegas appearances by any of the Food Network celebrity chefs? I've heard that they occasionally appear at local restaurants/resorts and offer interactive lunch/dinner sessions which are prepared by the chefs.

I regularly watch Brain Games on cable TV. It appears that it is filmed in Las Vegas. Any information you have about its filming would be appreciated.

Other than Terry Fator, has any other "America's Got Talent" winner or contestant ever headlined or performed in Las Vegas?

Several years ago there was talk of a gambling channel for TV. What ever became of the idea?