Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-3-2026 — Punting Nevada.

19th March, 2026: Puntin’ Nevada.

Right, then … 

It’s the day before pay day: or one of them, at least.

So … ?

Frankly, I’m looking forward to it.

If for no other reason than this: I need a haircut … !

~≈💈≈~

I also need batteries.

I have a monitor to help me keep track of my blood glucose levels.

The batteries died, a few days ago.

Which for me looking up how to change them, as well as where to get more.

My GP surgery suggested my pharmacy.

My pharmacy told me to check with the device’s manufacturers.

The manufacturer … is sending me some for free!

Hopefully?

The things will be here, by Saturday.

All I have to do then … ?

Is change the batteries.

I’m going to need a ball point pen … … 

~≈💈≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum* and Olga† putting in her answers: with both scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        19th March saw Nevada legalise gambling.   19th March of which year: 1929, 1931 or 1933?

Q2)        Nevada’s most populous city is also it’s best known gambling resort.   The city is Las … where: Las Vegas, Las Lomas or Las Palabras?

Q3)        Aladdin’s, Bellagio’s and Cactus Pete’s, are all in Nevada.   They’re all what: football stadiums, casinos or universities?

Q4)        Reno is a Nevadan city: one that’s known for gambling.   And easy-to-get what: divorces, marriages or pirate DVDs?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Poker is played in Nevada.   The total amount of money bet in a game of poker is known as the what: pot, pan or pile?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        18th March is Sheelah’s Day.   It’s traditionally marked by whom: the English, Irish, Welsh or Scottish?
A1)        The Irish.

Q2)        Sheelah’s supposed to be the wife — or daughter — or which saint: Saint George, Saint Patrick, Saint David or Saint Andrew?
A2)        Saint Patrick.

Q3)        Actress, Lily Collins, was born on 18th March, 1989.   Which English drummer is her father?
A3)        Phil Collins.

Q4)        This year’s SXSW Film and TV festival finishes on 18th March, 2026.   ‘SXSW’ stands for ‘South By South’ what?
A4)        South By South West.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Susenyos 1st was crowned on 18th March, 1608.   As emperor of where?
A5)        Ethiopia.

Here’s a thought …

“Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration (an amount wagered), risk (chance), and a prize.”
From a relevant Wikipedia entry.

A Chris de Burgh song about poker …

And an earworm …

The next ten-question set is on 25th March: it’s about Greece.

Your comments, and today’s answers, will be published in tomorrow’s Teaser.

AI is avoided when writing these questions.

Answers are as accurate as possible: at the time of writing.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        The new ones are on the way, Olga: now all I need is a ballpoint pen.   Or a bent paperclip.   (It’s a bit like ejecting a stuck DVD.)