#El Cortez

More than 50000 service industry workers in Las Vegas voted on Tuesday, September 26, to authorize a strike that could impact 22 casino resorts on the Strip - which means bartenders, cooks, cocktail and food servers, guest room attendants, porters, bellmen, laundry, and kitchen workers statewide could hit the picket line at any time. The Culinary…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas has grown from a railroad stop to a gambling metropolis in the desert in just 118 years. Some say The Mob could be credited for some of that growth. "The Mob did play somewhat of a positive role in the development of Las Vegas," said Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum. This tough…

How Many Casinos Are in Las Vegas: Exploring the Gambling Capital of the World Las Vegas, affectionately known as Sin City, is renowned worldwide for its vibrant nightlife, extravagant entertainment, and, of course, its plethora of casinos. When it comes to gambling, Las Vegas is the ultimate destination, offering a wide variety of casinos that…

Is it finally time for casinos to have a sweeping ban on smoking throughout the country? While smoky casinos have been a staple of Las Vegas for decades, health-conscious gamblers are seeking out smoke-free facilities in recent years. This is one reason why many of these gamblers are turning towards online casinos. Additionally, there have been…

What is your favorite gambling movie? There is a good chance that Casino, starring Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro, is near or at the top of your list. The 1995 mob drama is based on the real-life experience of the Stardust casino's executive and manager, Frank "Lefty' Rosenthal. Rosenthal, portrayed by De Niro as Sam "Ace" Rothstein, was an associate…

A survey conducted last week by LasVegasAdvisor.com turned up 31 hotel-casinos with base rates of $50 and below. Lowest of all was the off-Strip Rio, with a ridiculous $12 base rate. Las Vegas casinos with hotel rates of $40 or less were also found at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Arizona Charlie's Boulder, Binion's, Boulder Station, Circus Circus, El…

The El Cortez hotel's recent renovation shows how Las Vegas is finally celebrating its history, says Adam Bloodworth If you thought the Las Vegas Strip was nuts, try Downtown Las Vegas, which one local tells me has recently adopted the nickname of'Drowntown.' "Growing up here, everything is crazy," he says, his expression suggesting he's still…

It's the most famous city in all of poker. Home to 60 major casinos and over 150000 hotel rooms Las Vegas is a destination on the bucket lists of poker fans and players alike. The 2023 World Series of Poker is now less than three months away, and with many people planning their trips, booking their hotels, and getting ready for a summer in Sin…

It emerges like a pixelated oasis in the Nevada desert, one that could easily be a mirage. A towering 143-foot screen, showing any game your heart desires, and at its feet six-count'em, six!-heated rectangular pools. They're spaced in pairs, gently tiered upward, all the better to allow year-round swimsuit-clad revelers unobstructed views of the…

There's likely hundreds of thousands of poker chips inside the Gold Coast's California ballrooms, and to some, their value is priceless. Collectors and dealers from the Southern Nevada Casino Collectibles Club showed off their poker chips, tokens, drink stirrers, card decks, matchbooks and more on Friday, the first day of its first memorabilia…

A 35-year-old man was sentenced to at least two years and four months in prison for pushing an El Cortez security guard to the ground in 2021, fatally injuring him. A grand jury indicted Pedro Lizano in September on felony counts of murder against a victim who is 60 or older, and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm against a victim who is…

After a 78-day absence, Las Vegas casinos have reopened their doors to sizable crowds of visitors longing to put a dollar in a slot machine or have a drink at the bar. At 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Downtown Las Vegas casinos and properties throughout the region that cater to local residents were the first to reopen. Less than half of the Strip's…

There's a clunky, very vintage-looking Unisonic video intercom system outside the 15th-floor penthouse in Downtown Las Vegas's El Cortez Hotel. Ring the intercom's loud doorbell, step inside, and you'll realize it even works: You can actually see into the hallway through a very grainy black and white closed-circuit TV, retro tech at its goofiest.…

The noise is unmistakable, though it's heard at fewer and fewer casinos these days. Clank-clank-clank-clank-clank. That's the sound of money - metal coins hitting a metal tray - signifying slot or video poker winnings at one of the dwindling number of coin-operated machines still in use in the Las Vegas area. For some, the sound brings nostalgia…

In the mid-1990s Las Vegas made an ill-fated effort to market itself as a family destination. That move made some sense, as the city does have a sort of overgrown-theme-park feel, In fact, the then-new MGM Grand casino/hotel had an actual amusement park built on its property to give kids something to do while their parents were gambling. At the…

For a cool blast from the past, head to Bally's to take a photo in front of a glass-encased display of 100 ten-thousand-­dollar bills. The display that was located at Binion's Horseshoe for decades has been brought back as part of Bally's transformation to Horseshoe Las Vegas. Located near the elevators at the entrance to Jack Binion's Steak…

Management at Silver Slipper Casino in Hancock County, Mississippi, announced Tuesday that only guests age 21 or older will be allowed on the premises through a website update and a Facebook post that has been receiving hundreds of comments. " No persons under the age of 21 years will be permitted in this building for any reason. All guests must be…

Plans have been announced for the 6-acre south-Strip location (across from Aria) purchased by hotel and restaurant magnate Tilman Fertitta for $270 million earlier this year. Fertitta plans to build a 43-story, 2420-room hotel-casino with multiple restaurants, a showroom, convention space, spa, wedding chapel and an auto showroom. Additional…

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is adding slot machines that take coins. The move expands the venue's status as the only Strip casino still offering coin-operated slots by installing $5 coin machines to go alongside its $1 machines at a time in which most casinos use the ticket in/ticket, where only bills and tickets are accepted. There…

Rob Salassi, IGT senior project manager, demonstrates IGT's cashless gaming app during Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Expo Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 | 2 a.m. A short walk from the annual Global Gaming Expo last week, patrons on the Palazzo casino floor scurried about within the different clusters of slot machines. A…

Opened in 1941, the iconic El Cortez Hotel & Casino has maintained its vintage charm with original hotel rooms located above the casino floor, only accessible by a wooden staircase. Today, the Downtown Las Vegas landmark-and the only casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places -announces the completed renovation of these 47 rooms,…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - You hit the Forum Shops at Caesars. You watched the fountains at Bellagio. You rode the High Roller at The LINQ and the rollercoaster at New York, New York. It was a whirlwind trip. But there's one thing you didn't do. You didn't go to Las Vegas. Millions of tourists visit the Strip - and lose money in casinos day and night. But…

Downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino El Cortez announced Tuesday the completion of a $3 million renovation that consisted of the upgrade of 47 original vintage rooms -dubbed the "Original 47" - built in 1941, the year when the National Register of Historic Places-listed venue opened its doors. Originally used as boarding and meeting spaces when the…

Many Las Vegas casinos have come and gone, but some have stood the test of time. In this post, we'll talk about the history of Vegas and look at some of the oldest casinos that are still in operation today. Soon, you'll understand why these three classic casinos are still among the most popular Vegas hot spots. Las Vegas is still a relatively new…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Neon Museum is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with the addition of special Gallery Talks. The 15-minute talks highlight the history behind specific signs and properties that are relevant to the Hispanic community, including The Flamingo, The El Cortez, and La Concha. Currently the oldest…

A blackjack dealer and two men were arraigned on gaming fraud charges for cheating, while a suspect is at large for jumping onto a craps table at El Cortez in Las Vegas and stealing $19100 in chips. [Image: Shutterstock.com] There's the easy way to steal money from a casino and there's the hard way. We'll let you decide which is which. Let's start…

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…

Las Vegas' oldest existing casino, the El Cortez, was evacuated at the weekend amid fears of a fire, the smoke-filled venue close to a number of buildings linked to recent suspected arson attacks... El Cortez, an adult-only venue a block from the hugely-popular Fremont Street Experience and Las Vegas Boulevard, was in full swing on Saturday evening…

On your inaugural trip to the skanky desert jewel of the U.S.A, expect to adore it-especially if you, like us, are predisposed to recklessness with dice, staying out until daylight, "doubling down" as a concept, and generally loving anything super-deluxe. A few months ago, VICE staff descended on Vegas tasked with writing a travel guide for the…

Circa and El Cortez, another downtown hotel-casino that is implementing the policy this year, are the only adults-only Las Vegas resorts. In a recent interview in the Las Vegas Review Journal, Circa owner Derek Stevens said that the policy is "one of the things I may have underestimated, but it's been a huge, huge success at Circa." It's only one…

Two downtown Las Vegas resort properties forbid people under 21 from entering. But don't expect the policies imposed by Circa and the El Cortez to gain any traction in other Las Vegas properties. Derek Stevens, Circa's owner, in June 2020 tweeted about his place's under-21 ban effective on opening day in October 2020. El Cortez this year made its…

One of Las Vegas' iconic facades is getting a makeover. Downtown's Plaza Hotel & Casino is adding a circular bar beneath its portico dome and a new casino annex. The Carousel Bar will be a 2500-square-foot outdoor venue that will look directly onto the Fremont Street Experience. The bar will connect to the new casino area that will be the downtown…

Inflation and gas prices will be a major consideration in most people's decision whether to travel this summer and for the Independence Day holiday. A survey released on May 25 showed that 90% of people responding said gas prices and inflation would be a consideration on their decision to travel over the next three months, according to the American…

Posted at 3:13 PM, Jun 07, 2022 DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Another win at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino! The casino sent news that a Las Vegas local won $250000 on Monday. The local wished to remain anonymous. The local hit a 9 out of 10 betting $13 on Circus Keno with a 10x multiplier which resulted in the jackpot according to the El Cortez. The…

A press release from the El Cortez Hotel & Casino gave information on the jackpots won during the month of May and so far this June. Posted at 9:00 PM, Jun 06, 2022 and last updated2022-06-07 00:00:12-04 DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A press release from the El Cortez Hotel & Casino gave information on the jackpots won during the month of May and so…

A witchcraft store in Las Vegas is selling'corpse water,' just a few weeks after a body in a barrel was found at the bottom of Lake Mead. Charlie Hanks, the owner of Blaspheme Boutique, came up with the idea as she was inspired by the creepy discoveries that were made earlier in May. The water, named'Lake Mead Corpse Water,' does not actually come…

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, May 19, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / -- Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, announced another milestone in the firm's celebration of 2022 as its 30th anniversary of leadership and innovation for the casino industry. SCCG Management has commissioned legendary Las Vegas Artist, Jerry Misko, to produce a series of…

In the mid-1990s Las Vegas made an ill-fated effort to market itself as a family destination. That move made some sense, as the city does have a sort of overgrown-theme-park feel, In fact, the then-new MGM Grand casino/hotel had an actual amusement park built on its property to give kids something to do while their parents were gambling. At the…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - A night of fun turned into a moment he'll never forget for Hilo native, Kaiwa Nahooikaika. Las Vegas Metropolitan police said Nahooikaika was stabbed in the head, torso and leg while gambling at the Circus Circus Resort and Casino. "I was just trying to get away from this guy and trying to get to safety," said Nahooikaika. "When…

Piero Broglia's old-world Italian specialties have been a staple in Las Vegas since the 1960s. He fed the likes of singer Frank Sinatra, casino mogul Steve Wynn and UNLV basketball coaching legend Jerry Tarkanian. He also fed everyday folks, with many locals celebrating anniversaries and special occasions with his classics - the lasagna bolognese,…

In the first phase, all guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid state-issued identification for all hotel stays. A future phase of this new policy, expected to be implemented before the end of the year, will include identification checks at every entrance, making the entire property, including all food and beverage outlets, limited to…

The $6.25 billion sale of the Venetian and Palazzo by Las Vegas Sands Corp. to Apollo Global Management and VICI Properties, has closed. It marks the end of Sands' presence in Las Vegas, at least for now. The company is directing its attention toward its resorts in Macau, Singapore, and Pennsylvania, while targeting other jurisdictions in the…

Downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino El Cortez is becoming a 21+ property. The historic venue, which opened in 1941 and is one of the oldest hotel-casino properties in Vegas, will start introducing the policy change in April, when it will begin requiring an ID to book a room. It will be Las Vegas' second adults-only resort after Circa. The venue will…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The historic El Cortez has announced it will become the second downtown Las Vegas property to adopt a 21-and-older age limit for hotel guests and casino gamblers. Adam Wiesberg, general manager of the 80-year-old landmark, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday that the policy will begin April 1 for hotel stays and…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - People hanging out in downtown Las Vegas will eventually need an ID to enter El Cortez. The historic hotel-casino says it will start transitioning to a 21-years-of-age-and-over property in April when it will require an ID to book a room. The casino will make the transition in two phases, with the second phase requiring an ID at…

El Cortez Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas will officially be transitioning to a 21 years of age and over-only property later this spring. For any hotel stays booked April 1, 2022, and beyond, all guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid state-issued identification. This transition will be conducted in two phases beginning on…

Optx's data management platform has been selected by El Cortez Hotel & Casino, which aims to streamline player engagement and marketing operations. El Cortez, one of the longest continuously-operating hotel and casino venues in Las Vegas, has selected the digital platform to modernise the venue's operations, as well as increase efficiency through…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Locking the doors of the El Cortez as part of the shutdown in Las Vegas on March 16, 2020, was not only physically challenging, but it was also emotionally difficult for its staff and its customers. "It was really surreal," said General Manager Adam Weisberg. "I can't even really describe it. It was emotional. It was terrible. It…

Welcome to National Meatball Day, one of the most familiar - if not jubilant - of all the newfangled food-themed holidays, especially for lovers of Italian-American flavors. Here's a heaping platter of places to enjoy the savory (and usually saucy) morsels in Southern Nevada. 90 Ninety Bar+ Grill in the Suncoast Hotel & Casino features an order of…

World's Casino Chip and Token Collection Record reset at 2222 by previous record holder Gregg Fisher LAS VEGAS (February 142022) - It's official - the largest private personal collection of casino chips and gaming tokens consists of 2222 items, achieved by Gregg Fisher, in where else but Las Vegas, Nevada. Only one chip or token from a specific…

At 1 a.m. on a Sunday, as my new boyfriend and I sat exhausted on a curb, I looked up to see the Eiffel Tower. Not the real one, of course, but the glitzy replica in Las Vegas. There it stood next to the equally flashy Paris balloon, modeled after the historic version launched by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783. "We'll always have Paris," I said,…

With all the holiday festivities and parties last month, we're pretty sure your wallet could use a reprieve, so we've rounded up some awesome happy hours and drink specials that'll help save some bucks without sacrificing your vacay fun. Casbar Lounge at Sahara Las Vegas offers two daily happy hours, 3-5 p.m. and 8-9 p.m., with $5 shot specials,…

I have a very specific fond memory of the Flamingo Las Vegas. It was probably 2005, the first year I covered the World Series of Poker live at the Rio. My brother came to visit and, having seen all he was going to see at the WSOP, decided to enter a small daily poker tournament at the Flamingo. He wasn't particularly good at poker - just dabbled a…

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A visitor from Minnesota hit the jackpot at El Cortez on Sunday. The guest turned a $5 bet into $77023.73 on a Dollar Storm machine at the downtown hotel-casino, a news release said. The El Cortez has seen eight big jackpots this month, according to the release. - Dec. 1: A player won $14100 on U1 Keno. - Dec. 2: A player won $13373 on Dragon…

A woman hit the jackpot while playing slots in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday. In a social media post, the El Cortez congratulated Mary for winning $467387.89 while playing an Elvis slot machine Wednesday night. Several players at the downtown casino have won in December, including a visitor from Hawaii who won $26160 on a Dollar Storm slot…

As anyone with basic knowledge of Las Vegas history knows, celebrity mobster Bugsy Siegel was the owner of the Flamingo hotel and casino when it opened its doors on December 26, 1946. It was his passion project in the desert and would bring sleek art deco glamour to the proto-Strip, which at that time consisted of a couple of Old West-themed…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- A lucky guest from Hawaii won big Friday after hitting a jackpot of $26160.00 on a Dollar Storm slot machine at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino. This comes on the heels of eight other big jackpot wins in the month of December, making the holidays extra special for those lucky guests. "El Cortez is famous for many things, but one area…

ICE London has named the iconic El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas as a Landmark Award recipient in recognition of its 80th anniversary celebrations, in a tribute to the heritage of land-based gaming. Clarion Gaming Group MD Alex Pratt will be making the presentation in-person to owner Kenny Epstein on December 15 at the El Cortez,…

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The holiday season is normally prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas. However, due to unprecedented demand created by months of pandemic-fueled abstinence from fun, the pickings are slimmer than normal this year. Still, that doesn't mean there aren't deals to be had. Last week the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every…

From the colossus Caesars Palace, the grandaddy of The Strip, New York, New York with its giant rollercoaster, and The Venetian, which brings the Grand Canals of Venice to the desert, complete with gondolas - Las Vegas is the most fun city in the US and should be experienced at least once in a lifetime. While gambling and entertainment are very…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Two iconic Las Vegas hotel-casinos are marking milestone dates - one on the Strip and one downtown. The Flamingo Las Vegas has begun celebrating its 75th birthday ahead of the Dec. 26 anniversary of the date in 1946 when Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel opened the first resort-style property on a highway that became Las Vegas Boulevard and…

In the City of Sin, the greatest wrong you can commit is booking a bad hotel. Seriously, you can't toss a roulette pill without hitting a top-tier hotel, even if you're off the Strip. That being said, for every great hotel, there is also a not-so-great one waiting for your misguided booking. Don't be fooled by their mirage: You can even book…

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- El Cortez Hotel and Casino celebrates 80 years of operation in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday. El Cortez is the oldest continuously-operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas. It first opened in 1941 before the U.S. got involved in World War 2. With a storied history, Bugsy Siegel and the Mob even owned it for a brief time. "When…

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LAS VEGAS, NV - This November, the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino celebrates its monumental 80th Anniversary as the longest continuously running hotel & casino in the ever-changing landscape of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. As the only casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Vegas institution has stood the test of time…

as Vegas-based casino El Cortez will celebrate its 80° anniversary with a $25 million renovation and a fireworks show which will take place on November 6, featuring a speech by Mayor Carolyn Goodman. The property will be throwing the festivities in celebration of 80 years of running the hotel and casino downtown, thus becoming the only casino…

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- An iconic casino in downtown Las Vegas will celebrate its 80 years in November. According to a news release, the El Cortez will celebrate its 80th birthday with a $25 million renovation and a fireworks show on Nov. 6. The celebrate its 80th anniversary as the longest continuously running hotel and casino in downtown. The release…

This is true, especially in Maryland and Nevada, where the leisure and hospitality sectors are slowly digging themselves out of the hole. Over the past year, the staff at Maryland's six casinos have been developing ingenious strategies to keep the dice rolling on the craps tables while observing COVID safety measures. Most of the U.S. casinos that…

l Cortez Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas plans to have a job fair in two weeks, as it is seeking to fill a wide range of positions, ranging from housekeeping to security to food and beverage roles. El Cortez said it is looking to fill these jobs quickly and stresses that "it is not playing around with the hiring process". The company had 160…

With the first NFL Sunday of the season fast approaching, the clock is ticking on Circa Sports to meet its record $10 million in guaranteed prize money for its two $1000-entry NFL handicapping contests. Four days before Saturday's 2 p.m. registration deadline, the downtown sportsbook faces a $4.3 million overlay - or the amount of money the book…

Like countless others in the food and beverage industry, Jonathan Fine has seen plenty of turmoil since the pandemic hit. The Las Vegas bar owner was forced to close his taverns last year, faced eviction threats from landlords, tossed out hundreds of kegs of beer, and reopened multiple locations with the help of a federal relief program. Today,…

Yes, we're always asked, "Where are some of the top places to go to experience Las Vegas?" The Fremont Street Experience makes our list every time. Fremont Street is one of the few spots in town that combines Las Vegas history with modern-day technology and indulgences. Originally opened to horse and buggy traffic all the way back to 1905, Fremont…

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There is so much to do and see in downtown Las Vegas. You can also hitch a ride on the free Downtown Loop shuttle to get out and explore. The Arts District Named for 18 blocks of arts and culture in downtown Las Vegas, the area is a vibrant hub of breweries, restaurants, art galleries, murals and more. It provides the perfect place to experience a…

A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers. In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…

A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers. In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…

Las Vegas features roulette wheels all over the place. Therefore, you'll have no trouble finding a game to play in Sin City. However, you can't just choose any wheel when looking to play for cheap. After all, some Vegas casinos charge more than others to play. If you're a low roller on a serious budget, you want to look for specific casinos that…

Las Vegas is home to over 140 casinos and hundreds of real money blackjack tables. Therefore, finding the best blackjack in Sin City may feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. If you feel lost in this matter, though, then you don't need to look any further than El Cortez. This downtown casino offers the best blackjack in Vegas and…

Flamingo Casino on the Las Vegas Strip has decided to come out clear and unveil the history of the hotel-casino and the role of Mobster Benjamin Siegel in its history. Mob Museum in the Strip on Friday displayed an exhibit explaining the origin of the Flamingo hotel-casino. According to museum vice president Geoff Schumacher, the exhibit is meant…

Most casinos these days require between a $10 and $25 minimum blackjack bet. Therefore, you can't play cheaply in most gambling destinations. Las Vegas, however, is a different story. Home to more blackjack tables than any other city in the world, it offers a broad range of stakes. You can even play games for as little as $1 per hand! The only…

With over 140 casinos, Las Vegas is filled with casino games. In fact, Sin City has over 200000 slot machines alone. This massive variety is great for entertainment sake. It gives you endless opportunities to choose from when gaming in Las Vegas. However, it's not so great when you're trying to find the best odds in Vegas. Luckily, you can just…

Gaming industry vendors gathered in Las Vegas this week for the first time in more than a year to showcase their latest and greatest products at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention. "This is like a celebration of the industry. We've been virtual and remote for 18 months, with Zoom calls and all those things. And this really is a people…

Blackjack games used to only require $5 or $10 minimum bets. Today, however, many land-based tables feature a $25 minimum wager. If you're a low-stakes player, you might have trouble lasting very long at these tables-especially during a cold streak. Furthermore, you may wonder why casinos have increased minimum blackjack bets. The following guide…

I love its lopsided sense of scale and its commitment to nonstop indulgence. Like all good things, though, I can usually only manage Vegas in small doses. After a day or two losing dollars on roulette and drinking too many watered-down cocktails, I find myself looking for something … else. A way to recharge, or just find some respite from the…

Posted at 10:53 PM, Jul 08, 2021 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The team at is looking to fill a multitude of positions to accommodate the recent influx of guests to its property. The historic hotel celebrates its 80 anniversary this year as the longest-running hotel and casino in Las Vegas and recently completed $25 million in renovations. All applicants are…

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Las Vegas Fire and Rescue briefly evacuated El Cortez Cabana Suites in downtown Sunday morning due to a gas odor. Hotel security reported the gas odor about 10:23 a.m. on July 4 in the property at 651 E. Ogden Ave. Firefighters and members of the hazardous material response team detected the odor using gas-detection equipment.…

It was my turn to shoot, so I leaned over the craps table and scooped up the dice. It felt good; it had been more than a year since I'd been inside a casino. I looked at the expectant faces of my fellow players, channeled all the luck of the past pandemic year into my fist - and someone sprayed Windex in my face. Okay, it wasn't actually in my…

LAS VEGAS, NV (KXNT) - After being forced to shut down for more than two months in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Nevada casinos can turn on the machines and set the tables beginning tomorrow morning at 12:01. While it's hard to predict what the demand will be, early signs from casinos that have opened out east show that a lot of…

This article is part of Reopenings, a series about how businesses are operating during the pandemic. You can gamble again in America-at least in the few parts of the country where casinos are cautiously reopening. Casinos in Oklahoma and Montana already have the go-ahead from their state governments to operate, though many are opting to stay closed…

One out of every three jobs in Nevada is tied to gaming and tourism. Take a moment and let that sink in. Many casino leaders were hopeful that they would be able to re-open sometime in mid-May or early June. However, as Vegas casinos have become a part of Governor Sisolak's "Phase 3" (which now projects for late June/early July) many major…

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For those who collect vintage Vegas items, El Cortez Casino in downtown Vegas is selling squares of its old psychedelic carpet for less than $20 per piece. El Cortez removed the carpeting from its 42000-square-foot casino floor last September, and now you can own a piece of the carpet. The carpet was first installed in 2007, one of many carpet…

The ode to the city's casino greats sits on the 60th floor of the resort with killer views of the Strip The outdoor patio with fire pits and a view at Legacy Club | Circa [Official Site] Downtown's new Circa continues to reveal its new outlets with Legacy Club, the swanky lounge at the top of its 458-foot tower opening on December 28. The lounge…

The holiday season is normally prime time for finding a low room rate in Las Vegas, but is that the case in this crazy COVID-19 environment? It sure is. In fact, bargain room rates might be the only constant in a holiday season that figures to be anything but normal. Last week the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town,…