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LAS VEGAS (March 1, 2017) — El Cortez Hotel & Casino, the longest continually-running hotel and casino in Las Vegas, announces the opening of new bar Ike’s on its casino floor. The bar, now open to the public, includes new lounge seating and a sports viewing area.
Located in front of live Keno on the casino floor near the corner of 7th Street and Fremont Street, Ike’s incorporates the previous bar area along with new elements including lounge seating, wood flooring and a sports viewing area with ten 55” TVs and three 65” TVs. The existing bar area doubled in size from 650 square feet to 1,300 square feet. At the bar, Siegel’s Gameside will offer the full Siegel’s 1941 menu, and the same bar-top games that were offered prior to the expansion will be available to players.
Some of the unique design details present in the space include a custom-built communal table displaying vintage chips from the El Cortez collection. Plush furniture offers everyone from laptop workers to nighttime revelers places to get comfortable.
“Ike is a nickname that has been in our family for generations,” said Alexandra Epstein Gudai, Partner and Executive Manager of El Cortez Hotel & Casino. “It’s a nod to Ike Epstein, my father Kenny’s father; who also lends his name to our operating company, IKE Gaming, Inc. The new bar will be a space for people to have a drink, watch sports and mingle with the community during private events, and we’re excited for the public to enjoy it.”
Ike Epstein was a bookmaker from Chicago who moved to Las Vegas in 1959 to help open the Stardust Resort and Casino.
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.
Located in front of live Keno on the casino floor near the corner of 7th Street and Fremont Street, Ike’s incorporates the previous bar area along with new elements including lounge seating, wood flooring and a sports viewing area with ten 55” TVs and three 65” TVs. The existing bar area doubled in size from 650 square feet to 1,300 square feet. At the bar, Siegel’s Gameside will offer the full Siegel’s 1941 menu, and the same bar-top games that were offered prior to the expansion will be available to players.
Some of the unique design details present in the space include a custom-built communal table displaying vintage chips from the El Cortez collection. Plush furniture offers everyone from laptop workers to nighttime revelers places to get comfortable.
“Ike is a nickname that has been in our family for generations,” said Alexandra Epstein Gudai, Partner and Executive Manager of El Cortez Hotel & Casino. “It’s a nod to Ike Epstein, my father Kenny’s father; who also lends his name to our operating company, IKE Gaming, Inc. The new bar will be a space for people to have a drink, watch sports and mingle with the community during private events, and we’re excited for the public to enjoy it.”
Ike Epstein was a bookmaker from Chicago who moved to Las Vegas in 1959 to help open the Stardust Resort and Casino.
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.