Starting officially this month, casino winnings not claimed by gamblers will be split with the state and federal governments. Nevada and U.S. get 75%, and the casinos are allowed to keep 25%.

Until the new law went into effect, the casinos got all left-behind money. Of course, there’s the obvious question. Other than sudden death, extreme boozing or mental breakdown, why would any savvy gambler leave money behind?

Does anyone wanna bet there will now be some very creative bookkeeping created in casino counting rooms?

Actor and former TV travel pitchman William Shatner was literally caught with his pants down recently in the security line of the Los Angeles International Airport. Wearing loose trousers in anticipation of a long flight to South Africa, Shatner was briefly exposed in his briefs as he was being examined.

Why such a familiar person was singled out for a close-up body scan was not explained by TSA officials. Some amused witnesses joked that it was fortunate that the former Captain Kirk’s phaser was on set on stun instead of kill. That’s a thought many travelers have while enduring the security fondling.

According to USAToday, beginning soon, luxury line Silversea Cruises will not allow smoking in cabins and other areas of their ships. They will continue to permit smokers to light up cigars, pipes and cigarettes in their insulated Connoisser’s Corner and certain designated open deck areas.

Several other cruise lines have already placed restrictions on smoking. With the industry trend to encourage more young families to sail together, including infants, it can be expected that the smoking bans will spread.

The newest attraction for scuba-diving tourists in the Caymans is the former US Navy submarine rescue ship, the USS Kittawake.

After more than 40 years of service in war and peace, the old ship was deliberately sunk, finding a permanent resting place on the harbor floor as an artificial reef. In the crystal-clear water, divers can swim down the 15 feet to explore the ship’s exterior and interior.

There are five decks, bridge, crew’s quarters, mess hall and other  declassified structures still intact. The Kittawake is just a mile offshore from Grand Cayman's popular Seven Mile Beach and other tourist areas.