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El Cortez Hotel & Casino December Promotions and Events
New Casino Promotions and Events
Winter Wonder Wheel
Try your hand at winning up to 500,000 points every Thursday at 7 p.m. November 10, 2016-March 30, 2017 with the Winter Wonder Wheel. Deposit your virtual tickets in the barrel starting at 8 a.m. Thursdays. Eighteen winners will get to spin the Winter Wonder Wheel for a chance at 500,000 points ($1,000) each. Players will earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 slot-based points earned every day of the week – with the ability to earn three times the amount of entries on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Drawing begins November 10.
UFC 206 Watch Party
Watch UFC 206 at El Cortez on Saturday, December 10. General admission is $20, and admission for Club Cortez members is $10. Doors open 5 p.m.
UFC 207 Watch Party
Watch UFC 207 at El Cortez on Saturday, December 30. General admission is $30. Doors open 5 p.m.
Cash is King
From October 1-December 17, 2016, Club Cortez members receive one entry ticket for every 5,000 slot base points into the next $25,000 cash giveaway on Saturday, December 17 at 3 p.m.
10x Buffalo Bonus Multiplier
Get 10x points on buffalo-themed games on Sundays and Mondays.
Gridiron Glory Football Contest
Up to $15,000 is paid out weekly in the Gridiron Glory $750,000 football contest. Guests can win $10,000 cash by picking the winners of each weekly game.
New Food and Beverage Promotions
NFR Bar Special
Enjoy the NFR with $5 shots of Crown Royal from December 1 to December 10.
Mob Museum Crawl
Celebrate Repeal Day with El Cortez by participating in the Mob Museums Boss of the Bars Cocktail Crawl from Thursday December 1 through Sunday December 4. Participants will stop at the Parlour Bar inside of the El Cortez.
Saturday Chef Special
Saturday December 3, guests can enjoy a special Prime Rib Quesadilla at Sigel’s 1941 for $15.
Chanukah at El Cortez
Celebrate Chanukah at Siegel’s 1941 from Saturday, December 24 to Saturday, December 31. Between the hours of 5 to 10 p.m., the restaurant is serving up a three-course meal of Chanukah favorites including Matzo Ball Soup, Brisket of Beef with Potato Latkes and Sweet Raisin Kugel. ($19.95 for three courses.)
Christmas at El Cortez
Celebrate Christmas as Sigel’s 1941 on Christmas Day. Between 11 a.m. to 10p.m., the restaurant is serving a three-course meal including favorites such as roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Smithfield Ham with a Brandy-Pineapple sauce and fresh baked Apple Pie. ($19.95 for three courses)
Stone Crab Season
Splash into stone crab season at Siegel’s 1941. Stone crab flown in fresh (never frozen) each weekend from Florida is available for $45/lb.
Monday Night Football at The Parlour Bar
Happy Hour goes into overtime at The Parlour Bar. Every Monday night from 4 p.m. until the final whistle, get $5 appetizers, 2-for-1 cocktails and half-price draft beer.
Drink of the Month
Throughout December, enjoy a refreshing Merry Berry Margarita for $5 at all El Cortez bars.
Bloody Great Deal
Top of the morning to you—enjoy a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar starting at $9 daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Parlour Bar, Lobby Bar and Siegel’s 1941.
El Cortez News
Weekly Entertainment inside The Parlour Bar
Join The Parlour Bar for live entertainment every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Patrick Dodd “Nash Vegas” (Wednesdays 6:00-10:00), Joey Ugarte & The Jazz Vibrations (Fridays from 7-10 p.m.) and The Howard Baker Trio Featuring Ronnie Shandell (Saturdays and Sundays from 8-11 p.m.)
Enjoy the Classics
It’s El Cortez’s 75-year Diamond Anniversary. To celebrate its 1941 opening, El Cortez is displaying a beautiful vintage 1941 Cadillac in the lobby.
Cash in your loose change!
Bring those piggy banks and change collections that have been growing in your cup holders. El Cortez now offers free change redemption for pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters!
Best Blackjack Odds in Las Vegas
Certified “Best Odds in Las Vegas,” Blackjack at El Cortez is by far the best place to try your luck in Downtown, Las Vegas and even the country. Official certification is available for viewing at the casino cage.
Loosest Slots
Certified 43 % looser than Las Vegas strip and 35% looser than the Clark County average. Certification by CDC Gaming reports available at casino cage.
Newly Renovated Rooms
Guests can book a Pavilion Room now with newly renovated bathrooms and amenity upgrades!
Ongoing Casino Promotions
ATM Withdrawal Cash Back
Club Cortez members receive a variety of perks including 5% free play with ATM withdrawals over $200—up to $50.
STN Mobile App
Guests who sign up for the STN Mobile app at El Cortez and make their first $25 wager receive 50,000 Club Cortez points.
New Players Sign Up
Earn 600 slot points in the first 24 hours and draw an envelope from the “Free Play Frenzy Barrel” for $10-$1,000 in free slot play guaranteed.
Jackpot Bonus
Qualifying jackpots of $200 or more will receive a bonus gift. Gifts range from free slot play, gift cards, or the chance to win the monthly prize!
Quarter Roulette
Casino players can enjoy $0.25 chip roulette with $1 minimums. Available any day of the week!
Paycheck Cashing Special
Club Cortez members who cash any Government Check or Payroll check from any Clark County Gaming property will receive 5 percent of their check in free play, up to $50.
Spinning and Winning
The El Cortez is always introducing new ways to win, and now players can spin and win right at its Club Cortez Kiosks. Players who earn 300 points in a day can activate the wheel on the kiosk, where they can win one of nine great prizes including up to $1,000 in free play.
High Noon Saturday Pit Drawing
Every Saturday at noon players have their shot at $1,200 in promotional chips, with El Cortez’ second-chance drawing. Club Cortez members earn entries by playing blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Entry tickets are given when the dealer hits a Blackjack in Blackjack, the wheel hits 0 or 00 in Roulette or every winning tie bet receives a drawing ticket when a tie hand is dealt in Baccarat. First place prize is $500. Prizes are awarded in promotional chips.
Saturday Point Fever – The 1,000,000 Point Giveaway at El Cortez
Club Cortez gives away one million points every Saturday. Ten Club Cortez members are randomly selected for the opportunity to win 100,000 points every Saturday. Players receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Club Cortez members can also earn entry multipliers at the Club Cortez kiosks. Players must activate their virtual drawing tickets at the kiosks beginning at 10 a.m. each Saturday.
Wednesday Point Madness
Every Monday from 12 a.m. to Wednesday at 6 p.m., players can earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned, and be one of 10 lucky winners to receive 50,000 points each week! Earning period is from Monday 12 a.m. to Wednesday 6 p.m. Drawings occur every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.
Touch Screen Kiosks for Club Cortez Members
In an effort to continue providing innovative ways for Club Cortez members to access account information, El Cortez offers four new touch screen kiosks throughout the casino floor. Members can use the kiosks to find promotional offers and play exciting kiosks games. El Cortez is currently offering these promotions at the new kiosks:
Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez
Instant Action allows players to turn earned points into free play without ever having to leave the machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.
Friends of The Smith Center Enjoy Benefits at El Cortez
El Cortez Hotel & Casino welcomes friends of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts to downtown Las Vegas by extending on-property benefits to show-goers. Individuals who show an official “Friends of the Smith Center” card or Smith Center show tickets and stubs on the same date as a performance can receive 25 percent off an entire meal at Siegel’s 1941 and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.
Happy Feet at El Cortez
Happy Feet Reflexology at El Cortez Hotel & Casino invites guests to sit back, relax and enjoy professional reflexology starting at $20 per hour. Call 702-885-6612 for reservations with services available seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Ongoing Food and Beverage Promotions
Stone Crab Season
Splash into stone crab season at Siegel’s 1941. Stone crab flown in fresh (never frozen) each weekend from Florida is available for $45/lb.
Race and Sports Book Specials
Guests can cheer on their teams with $2 Budweiser and $2 hot dogs every Monday from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the El Cortez race and sports book.
The Breakfast Muffin Supreme
El Cortez offers guest a daily English Muffin Sandwich and cup of coffee special for $5 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The English muffin sandwich includes Canadian bacon, smoky bacon, fried egg topped with cheddar and jack cheeses
Daily Double Happy Hour at The Parlour Bar
Happy Hour enthusiasts can now add The Parlour Bar to the list of downtown hotspots with a daily happy hour available from 4 to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests can throw back $5 appetizers, 2-for-1 drinks and half-priced draft beer.
Late Night $8 Jackie Burger and Beer Special
El Cortez guests can enjoy an $8 Jackie Burger, including chips and a 12-ounce domestic draft beer. The Jackie Burger special is available late night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless you have a voucher from the MGT kiosk.
Meal Deals
Every Wednesday at El Cortez diners ages 50 and up get 50 percent off orders from the restaurant’s special menu. Age brings wisdom but wisdom is better with a side of fries. Available for dine-in only.
Half-Off Wine Thursdays
Every Thursday guests who purchase two entrees can receive 50 percent off any bottle of wine.
Game-Side Dining Available at El Cortez Hotel & Casino
El Cortez players can enjoy the luxury of Gambling Gourmet, game-side dining, which allows guests to no longer worry about deciding between dinner and winning. Guests can enjoy the great food El Cortez has to offer without ever leaving the casino floor. Gambling Gourmet is available every day from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Free Ice Cream Bars for Club Cortez Players
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members satisfy their sweet tooth by giving away free ice cream bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday. Ice cream winnings are redeemable any day of the week.
About El Cortez Hotel & Casino:
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is the longest continuously operating hotel-casino in Las Vegas and celebrates its 75th year of operation this year. The iconic property can be found in historic downtown Las Vegas at 600 East Fremont St. and is the only casino in the city’s burgeoning Fremont East Entertainment District. With over 300 remodeled hotel rooms, including 10 uniquely themed suites that resulted from the 2010-2011 Design A Suite Downtown Contest, El Cortez offers some of the best accommodations in downtown Las Vegas. In May 2009, the property opened the El Cortez Cabana Suites, a 64-room boutique hotel offering vintage South Beach style in the heart of downtown. In February 2013, the historic hotel was named to the National Register of Historic Places.
New Casino Promotions and Events
Winter Wonder Wheel
Try your hand at winning up to 500,000 points every Thursday at 7 p.m. November 10, 2016-March 30, 2017 with the Winter Wonder Wheel. Deposit your virtual tickets in the barrel starting at 8 a.m. Thursdays. Eighteen winners will get to spin the Winter Wonder Wheel for a chance at 500,000 points ($1,000) each. Players will earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 slot-based points earned every day of the week – with the ability to earn three times the amount of entries on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Drawing begins November 10.
UFC 206 Watch Party
Watch UFC 206 at El Cortez on Saturday, December 10. General admission is $20, and admission for Club Cortez members is $10. Doors open 5 p.m.
UFC 207 Watch Party
Watch UFC 207 at El Cortez on Saturday, December 30. General admission is $30. Doors open 5 p.m.
Cash is King
From October 1-December 17, 2016, Club Cortez members receive one entry ticket for every 5,000 slot base points into the next $25,000 cash giveaway on Saturday, December 17 at 3 p.m.
10x Buffalo Bonus Multiplier
Get 10x points on buffalo-themed games on Sundays and Mondays.
Gridiron Glory Football Contest
Up to $15,000 is paid out weekly in the Gridiron Glory $750,000 football contest. Guests can win $10,000 cash by picking the winners of each weekly game.
New Food and Beverage Promotions
NFR Bar Special
Enjoy the NFR with $5 shots of Crown Royal from December 1 to December 10.
Mob Museum Crawl
Celebrate Repeal Day with El Cortez by participating in the Mob Museums Boss of the Bars Cocktail Crawl from Thursday December 1 through Sunday December 4. Participants will stop at the Parlour Bar inside of the El Cortez.
Saturday Chef Special
Saturday December 3, guests can enjoy a special Prime Rib Quesadilla at Sigel’s 1941 for $15.
Chanukah at El Cortez
Celebrate Chanukah at Siegel’s 1941 from Saturday, December 24 to Saturday, December 31. Between the hours of 5 to 10 p.m., the restaurant is serving up a three-course meal of Chanukah favorites including Matzo Ball Soup, Brisket of Beef with Potato Latkes and Sweet Raisin Kugel. ($19.95 for three courses.)
Christmas at El Cortez
Celebrate Christmas as Sigel’s 1941 on Christmas Day. Between 11 a.m. to 10p.m., the restaurant is serving a three-course meal including favorites such as roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Smithfield Ham with a Brandy-Pineapple sauce and fresh baked Apple Pie. ($19.95 for three courses)
Stone Crab Season
Splash into stone crab season at Siegel’s 1941. Stone crab flown in fresh (never frozen) each weekend from Florida is available for $45/lb.
Monday Night Football at The Parlour Bar
Happy Hour goes into overtime at The Parlour Bar. Every Monday night from 4 p.m. until the final whistle, get $5 appetizers, 2-for-1 cocktails and half-price draft beer.
Drink of the Month
Throughout December, enjoy a refreshing Merry Berry Margarita for $5 at all El Cortez bars.
Bloody Great Deal
Top of the morning to you—enjoy a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar starting at $9 daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Parlour Bar, Lobby Bar and Siegel’s 1941.
El Cortez News
Weekly Entertainment inside The Parlour Bar
Join The Parlour Bar for live entertainment every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Patrick Dodd “Nash Vegas” (Wednesdays 6:00-10:00), Joey Ugarte & The Jazz Vibrations (Fridays from 7-10 p.m.) and The Howard Baker Trio Featuring Ronnie Shandell (Saturdays and Sundays from 8-11 p.m.)
Enjoy the Classics
It’s El Cortez’s 75-year Diamond Anniversary. To celebrate its 1941 opening, El Cortez is displaying a beautiful vintage 1941 Cadillac in the lobby.
Cash in your loose change!
Bring those piggy banks and change collections that have been growing in your cup holders. El Cortez now offers free change redemption for pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters!
Best Blackjack Odds in Las Vegas
Certified “Best Odds in Las Vegas,” Blackjack at El Cortez is by far the best place to try your luck in Downtown, Las Vegas and even the country. Official certification is available for viewing at the casino cage.
Loosest Slots
Certified 43 % looser than Las Vegas strip and 35% looser than the Clark County average. Certification by CDC Gaming reports available at casino cage.
Newly Renovated Rooms
Guests can book a Pavilion Room now with newly renovated bathrooms and amenity upgrades!
Ongoing Casino Promotions
ATM Withdrawal Cash Back
Club Cortez members receive a variety of perks including 5% free play with ATM withdrawals over $200—up to $50.
STN Mobile App
Guests who sign up for the STN Mobile app at El Cortez and make their first $25 wager receive 50,000 Club Cortez points.
New Players Sign Up
Earn 600 slot points in the first 24 hours and draw an envelope from the “Free Play Frenzy Barrel” for $10-$1,000 in free slot play guaranteed.
Jackpot Bonus
Qualifying jackpots of $200 or more will receive a bonus gift. Gifts range from free slot play, gift cards, or the chance to win the monthly prize!
Quarter Roulette
Casino players can enjoy $0.25 chip roulette with $1 minimums. Available any day of the week!
Paycheck Cashing Special
Club Cortez members who cash any Government Check or Payroll check from any Clark County Gaming property will receive 5 percent of their check in free play, up to $50.
Spinning and Winning
The El Cortez is always introducing new ways to win, and now players can spin and win right at its Club Cortez Kiosks. Players who earn 300 points in a day can activate the wheel on the kiosk, where they can win one of nine great prizes including up to $1,000 in free play.
High Noon Saturday Pit Drawing
Every Saturday at noon players have their shot at $1,200 in promotional chips, with El Cortez’ second-chance drawing. Club Cortez members earn entries by playing blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Entry tickets are given when the dealer hits a Blackjack in Blackjack, the wheel hits 0 or 00 in Roulette or every winning tie bet receives a drawing ticket when a tie hand is dealt in Baccarat. First place prize is $500. Prizes are awarded in promotional chips.
Saturday Point Fever – The 1,000,000 Point Giveaway at El Cortez
Club Cortez gives away one million points every Saturday. Ten Club Cortez members are randomly selected for the opportunity to win 100,000 points every Saturday. Players receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Club Cortez members can also earn entry multipliers at the Club Cortez kiosks. Players must activate their virtual drawing tickets at the kiosks beginning at 10 a.m. each Saturday.
Wednesday Point Madness
Every Monday from 12 a.m. to Wednesday at 6 p.m., players can earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned, and be one of 10 lucky winners to receive 50,000 points each week! Earning period is from Monday 12 a.m. to Wednesday 6 p.m. Drawings occur every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.
Touch Screen Kiosks for Club Cortez Members
In an effort to continue providing innovative ways for Club Cortez members to access account information, El Cortez offers four new touch screen kiosks throughout the casino floor. Members can use the kiosks to find promotional offers and play exciting kiosks games. El Cortez is currently offering these promotions at the new kiosks:
- Smoke, Sizzle, Slices or Sub: Earn 1,941 points in a day and receive a choice of a free pack of cigarettes, a free Jackie Burger Special, two slices of pizza and a soft drink or draft beer at Pizza Lotto, or a $6 Subway voucher. Voucher expires in 24 hours of issuance; limit of one redemption per day.
- Birthday Revealer: Direct mail free slot play offer for qualified Club Cortez members.
Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez
Instant Action allows players to turn earned points into free play without ever having to leave the machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.
Friends of The Smith Center Enjoy Benefits at El Cortez
El Cortez Hotel & Casino welcomes friends of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts to downtown Las Vegas by extending on-property benefits to show-goers. Individuals who show an official “Friends of the Smith Center” card or Smith Center show tickets and stubs on the same date as a performance can receive 25 percent off an entire meal at Siegel’s 1941 and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.
Happy Feet at El Cortez
Happy Feet Reflexology at El Cortez Hotel & Casino invites guests to sit back, relax and enjoy professional reflexology starting at $20 per hour. Call 702-885-6612 for reservations with services available seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Ongoing Food and Beverage Promotions
Stone Crab Season
Splash into stone crab season at Siegel’s 1941. Stone crab flown in fresh (never frozen) each weekend from Florida is available for $45/lb.
Race and Sports Book Specials
Guests can cheer on their teams with $2 Budweiser and $2 hot dogs every Monday from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the El Cortez race and sports book.
The Breakfast Muffin Supreme
El Cortez offers guest a daily English Muffin Sandwich and cup of coffee special for $5 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The English muffin sandwich includes Canadian bacon, smoky bacon, fried egg topped with cheddar and jack cheeses
Daily Double Happy Hour at The Parlour Bar
Happy Hour enthusiasts can now add The Parlour Bar to the list of downtown hotspots with a daily happy hour available from 4 to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests can throw back $5 appetizers, 2-for-1 drinks and half-priced draft beer.
Late Night $8 Jackie Burger and Beer Special
El Cortez guests can enjoy an $8 Jackie Burger, including chips and a 12-ounce domestic draft beer. The Jackie Burger special is available late night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless you have a voucher from the MGT kiosk.
Meal Deals
Every Wednesday at El Cortez diners ages 50 and up get 50 percent off orders from the restaurant’s special menu. Age brings wisdom but wisdom is better with a side of fries. Available for dine-in only.
Half-Off Wine Thursdays
Every Thursday guests who purchase two entrees can receive 50 percent off any bottle of wine.
Game-Side Dining Available at El Cortez Hotel & Casino
El Cortez players can enjoy the luxury of Gambling Gourmet, game-side dining, which allows guests to no longer worry about deciding between dinner and winning. Guests can enjoy the great food El Cortez has to offer without ever leaving the casino floor. Gambling Gourmet is available every day from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Free Ice Cream Bars for Club Cortez Players
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members satisfy their sweet tooth by giving away free ice cream bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday. Ice cream winnings are redeemable any day of the week.
About El Cortez Hotel & Casino:
El Cortez Hotel & Casino is the longest continuously operating hotel-casino in Las Vegas and celebrates its 75th year of operation this year. The iconic property can be found in historic downtown Las Vegas at 600 East Fremont St. and is the only casino in the city’s burgeoning Fremont East Entertainment District. With over 300 remodeled hotel rooms, including 10 uniquely themed suites that resulted from the 2010-2011 Design A Suite Downtown Contest, El Cortez offers some of the best accommodations in downtown Las Vegas. In May 2009, the property opened the El Cortez Cabana Suites, a 64-room boutique hotel offering vintage South Beach style in the heart of downtown. In February 2013, the historic hotel was named to the National Register of Historic Places.