(1) Down the hall from Devil's V.I.P. suite, a Chinese military officer had secretly arranged an operation that cost about $9,000 to reshape her 23-year-old daughter's jaw.

(2) "Chinese officials are V.I.P.'s, " said the man, who asked for anonymity because his job is government-related. "There is a great fervor about him because of what he represents."

(3) What is the normal rate for a lap dance at V.I.P. Club?

(4) The partners say they could broaden offerings to include paid V.I.P. memberships, free concert tickets or backstage passes and other benefits.

(5) But a collection of some games and fashion items will be off limits unless they become a V.I.P. player, which requires cash.