El Cortez Hotel & Casino April 2017 Promotions and Events
New Casino Promotions and Events
Thursday Free Play Inferno Drawing: Every Thursday night at 7 p.m., 16 lucky winners will spin the free play Inferno Wheel for a guaranteed $200-$1,100 in free slot play. Players earn an entry with every one hundred slot base points each day of the week. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday play get triple entries. See Club Cortez for details.
Saturday Double Diamond drawing: Every Saturday night at 8 p.m., 15 lucky winners will play the Double Diamond slots at Club Cortez for a chance to win up to $1,000 each. Players earn an entry with every 100 slot base points each day of the week. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday play gets triple entries. See Club Cortez for details.
10x Buffalo Bonus Multiplier
Get 10x points on buffalo-themed games on Sundays and Mondays.
New Food and Beverage Promotions
Cinco de Mayo
Gear up for a special Cinco de Mayo celebration at El Cortez all day on Friday, May 5. All day, guests who purchase a $5 Patron drink from all casino bars receive a ticket for complimentary tacos or guacamole and chips. Between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., guests will enjoy free chips and salsa at all bars with purchase of Patron. Guests who purchase any Patron drink will receive a ticket for street tacos or guacamole and chips, to be redeemed at a taco stand outside of Ike’s Bar on Fremont Street. A mariachi band will stroll throughout the casino playing music from 9-11 p.m.
Ike’s Industry Happy Hour “Late Night With Ike”
There’s a new happy hour in town. Enjoy 2-for-1 drinks including Bombay Sapphire, Bulleit Bourbon, Patron Silver, Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Ketel One, Bacardi, Jameson and Tito’s and half off draft beer from 3 to 5 a.m., seven days a week only at the new Ike’s.
Drink of the Month
Throughout March, enjoy a refreshing Coconut Patron Margarita for $5 at all El Cortez bars.
El Cortez News
Crapshoot Comedy Festival
From May 18-20, nationally recognized comedians will gather in Downtown Las Vegas, and El Cortez will be the festival epicenter. Festival attendees enjoy special rates for Tower rooms—Sunday-Thursday $36 per night, Friday-Saturday $102 per night. For more information, visit www.crapshootcomedyfestival.com.
Double Roulette
The same game, double the fun. El Cortez’ new double roulette tables, the only ones of their kind in downtown Las Vegas, have room for you and 11 of your closest friends and offer 25 cent chips and $1 minimum bets.
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.)
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. Single deck 3/2 full pay with $5 minimum bets on most tables. Official certification is available for viewing at the casino cage.
Loosest Slots
Certified 45 % looser than Las Vegas strip and 37% looser than the Clark County average. Certification by CDC Gaming reports available at casino cage.
Ongoing Casino Promotions
Free Beer on Ice
Players enjoy free beer on ice in the pit Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
10x Buffalo Bonus Multiplier
Get 10x points on buffalo-themed games on Sundays and Mondays.
Tax Season Check 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.
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 base 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!
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.
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. For a limited time, El Cortez will be rolling a pair of dice on Wednesdays for a bonus number of winners (two -12) for a total of up to 22 winners.
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. Call 702-885-6612 for reservations with services available seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Ongoing Food and Beverage Promotions
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.
Race and Sports Book Specials
Guests can cheer on their teams with $2 Budweiser and $2 hot dogs every 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.
The El Cortez casino features full-pay 3-2 single deck blackjack, 10 times odds on craps, state-of-the-art roulette and just under 1,000 slot machines. El Cortez also offers a full range of sports betting options and is proudly affiliated with the Station Casinos Sports Book. The Las Vegas Review-Journal voted El Cortez "Best Video Poker" in 2008 and 2014, "Best Keno in Las Vegas" from 2008-2014, “Best Locals Hotel” and “Best Locals Casino” in 2014. Dining options at El Cortez include: Siegel’s 1941 and The Parlour, featuring an exclusive “Morning Noon and Night” menu and live entertainment. The property's other amenities include: Subway featuring Seattle’s Best Coffee, El Cortez Gift Shop, a full-service beauty salon and a barber shop. For more information, please call 1-800-634-6703 or 702-385-5200, or visit http://www.elcortezhotelcasino.com/.
New Casino Promotions and Events
Thursday Free Play Inferno Drawing: Every Thursday night at 7 p.m., 16 lucky winners will spin the free play Inferno Wheel for a guaranteed $200-$1,100 in free slot play. Players earn an entry with every one hundred slot base points each day of the week. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday play get triple entries. See Club Cortez for details.
Saturday Double Diamond drawing: Every Saturday night at 8 p.m., 15 lucky winners will play the Double Diamond slots at Club Cortez for a chance to win up to $1,000 each. Players earn an entry with every 100 slot base points each day of the week. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday play gets triple entries. See Club Cortez for details.
10x Buffalo Bonus Multiplier
Get 10x points on buffalo-themed games on Sundays and Mondays.
New Food and Beverage Promotions
Cinco de Mayo
Gear up for a special Cinco de Mayo celebration at El Cortez all day on Friday, May 5. All day, guests who purchase a $5 Patron drink from all casino bars receive a ticket for complimentary tacos or guacamole and chips. Between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., guests will enjoy free chips and salsa at all bars with purchase of Patron. Guests who purchase any Patron drink will receive a ticket for street tacos or guacamole and chips, to be redeemed at a taco stand outside of Ike’s Bar on Fremont Street. A mariachi band will stroll throughout the casino playing music from 9-11 p.m.
Ike’s Industry Happy Hour “Late Night With Ike”
There’s a new happy hour in town. Enjoy 2-for-1 drinks including Bombay Sapphire, Bulleit Bourbon, Patron Silver, Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Ketel One, Bacardi, Jameson and Tito’s and half off draft beer from 3 to 5 a.m., seven days a week only at the new Ike’s.
Drink of the Month
Throughout March, enjoy a refreshing Coconut Patron Margarita for $5 at all El Cortez bars.
El Cortez News
Crapshoot Comedy Festival
From May 18-20, nationally recognized comedians will gather in Downtown Las Vegas, and El Cortez will be the festival epicenter. Festival attendees enjoy special rates for Tower rooms—Sunday-Thursday $36 per night, Friday-Saturday $102 per night. For more information, visit www.crapshootcomedyfestival.com.
Double Roulette
The same game, double the fun. El Cortez’ new double roulette tables, the only ones of their kind in downtown Las Vegas, have room for you and 11 of your closest friends and offer 25 cent chips and $1 minimum bets.
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.)
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. Single deck 3/2 full pay with $5 minimum bets on most tables. Official certification is available for viewing at the casino cage.
Loosest Slots
Certified 45 % looser than Las Vegas strip and 37% looser than the Clark County average. Certification by CDC Gaming reports available at casino cage.
Ongoing Casino Promotions
Free Beer on Ice
Players enjoy free beer on ice in the pit Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
10x Buffalo Bonus Multiplier
Get 10x points on buffalo-themed games on Sundays and Mondays.
Tax Season Check 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.
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 base 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!
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.
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. For a limited time, El Cortez will be rolling a pair of dice on Wednesdays for a bonus number of winners (two -12) for a total of up to 22 winners.
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:
- 1941 Players Choice: Earn 1,941 points in a day and receive your choice of a free pack of cigarettes, a $10 dining voucher at Siegel’s 1941, two slices of pizza and a soft drink or draft beer at Pizza Lotto, a $6 Subway voucher or $10 in free slot play. 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. Call 702-885-6612 for reservations with services available seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Ongoing Food and Beverage Promotions
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.
Race and Sports Book Specials
Guests can cheer on their teams with $2 Budweiser and $2 hot dogs every 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.
The El Cortez casino features full-pay 3-2 single deck blackjack, 10 times odds on craps, state-of-the-art roulette and just under 1,000 slot machines. El Cortez also offers a full range of sports betting options and is proudly affiliated with the Station Casinos Sports Book. The Las Vegas Review-Journal voted El Cortez "Best Video Poker" in 2008 and 2014, "Best Keno in Las Vegas" from 2008-2014, “Best Locals Hotel” and “Best Locals Casino” in 2014. Dining options at El Cortez include: Siegel’s 1941 and The Parlour, featuring an exclusive “Morning Noon and Night” menu and live entertainment. The property's other amenities include: Subway featuring Seattle’s Best Coffee, El Cortez Gift Shop, a full-service beauty salon and a barber shop. For more information, please call 1-800-634-6703 or 702-385-5200, or visit http://www.elcortezhotelcasino.com/.