Downtown Las Vegas’ Gold Spike casino closed without notice last week after being sold to Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh’s "Downtown Project" redevelopment initiative. The 110-room Gold Spike operated for many years as one of Las Vegas’ least opulent casinos, until it underwent a major renovation and upgrade in 2008. Still, its past reputation and a location off downtown’s main drag made attracting customers a challenge. The selling price was not disclosed, and new plans for the resort have not been announced.

» Rooms closed: In what appears to be an unrelated event, the Las Vegas Club, also located downtown, is closing its hotel. After renting rooms only on weekends since early last year, rooms will no longer be available at any time, beginning in May. The casino will remain open and is being renovated.

» Britney confirmed: After months of rumor, speculation and an apparent tug of war, it’s been announced that Planet Hollywood has won the fight to land Britney Spears as a headliner. While it’s known that the deal is for a two-year residency, additional details, including the starting date, have yet to be disclosed.

» Steak and lobster: The Cortez Room at Gold Coast has a new steak-and-lobster special for $9.99 (must buy a beverage). It’s served daily from 8 p.m. till closing, and comes with mashed potatoes, fries, or rice; soup or salad; and bread.

Question: Was there recently a fire at one of the casinos?

Answer: The roof of the shuttered Key Largo casino on East Flamingo Road was destroyed by a fire in late March. It’s believed to have been arson. Built in 1974, the building was home to several casinos, including the Ambassador, Anthony’s, La Mirage (which sold the name to Steve Wynn for the Mirage) and finally Key Largo, which closed in 2005. The property had been up for sale for $48 million.