Free Gift Card for Jackpot Winners in May

Throughout May, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive their choice of a free gift card from Walgreens, Smith’s, Walmart, Shell or Chevron. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Earn Free Play By Using El Cortez ATMs

Players withdrawing $200 or more using their ATM or Direct Express Card from an El Cortez ATM can earn 5% back in Free Play. Guests are eligible to receive up to $50 Free Play each month. See the casino cage for more details.

Ongoing

Free Play Jackpot Bonus

Club Cortez members can earn $50 in free play for every jackpot of $1,200 or more. All free play bonuses can be redeemed at the slot club.

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions.  This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines.  Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day.  Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day.  New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament.  Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100.  The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 50” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 50” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday.  During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker 10-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips.  There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place.   During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat.  During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack; during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit; and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt.  Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Players can only win one prize per drawing.  There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit.  Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize.  Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat.  Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

Casino Events

Place Your Bets for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby – May 3-4

Take part in celebrating the legendary Kentucky Derby with the team at El Cortez during the Kentucky Oaks and Derby viewing parties in The Fiesta Room on May 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests are invited to place their bets and enjoy $1 hot dogs, $2 Budweiser drafts and $2 mint juleps. Additionally, El Cortez will be offering Derby glasses with a wager of at least $20 and Derby shirts with wagers of at least $50. The betting terminal for the event will be located in front of The Fiesta Room.

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, May 11

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime; $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots; and $2 Pepsi products.

Weekend Karaoke inside The Parlour

The Parlour inside El Cortez becomes downtown Las Vegas’ go-to destination for karaoke every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening at 10 p.m. From classics hits to today’s chart toppers, brave patrons can entertain their friends and guests during this exciting weekend party.

Award-Winning Elvis Presley Tribute

John Brooks, an award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, continues his performance inside The Parlour every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout May.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

Increase Room Savings with Extended Stays

Receive up to 35% off hotel rooms when booking for extended stay dates. Discount rates will be based on the length of the stay, for a maximum of seven nights. Blackout dates apply. Please call 702.385.5200 for details and reservations.

Cash is King Drawings 2013

The El Cortez will hold four Cash is King Drawings in 2013. The second drawing will be held on June 15 at 3 p.m.  Club members will receive one entry ticket for every 5,000 points that are earned. Players must be present at the drawing on June 15 to win.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Fresh Stone Crab Special – Ends May 12

El Cortez Hotel & Casino guests will have their last chance until October to enjoy delicious, fresh jumbo Stone Crab at The Flame Steakhouse. The restaurant offers a weekly, fresh jumbo stone crab dinner special every Friday and Saturday while supplies last. Stone crab is flown in fresh from Florida every week for the Friday and Saturday nightly dinner special, which is available for only $28 per pound and served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at El Cortez – Sunday, May 5

In honor of the popular holiday celebrating Mexican heritage, El Cortez will be offering $3 Patron margaritas at all casino bars with complimentary chips and salsa.

Treat Mom to The Flame this Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12

Club Cortez members can treat Mom to a delicious and free steakhouse meal on May 12 at The Flame with the purchase of an adult entrée. Reservations are highly recommended.

Helldorado Days at El Cortez – May 16-19

From May 16-19 during the Helldorado Rodeo El Cortez will offer $3 Crown Royal specials at all casino bars. Rodeo attendees who visit El Cortez following the rodeo will be eligible for the nightly Rodeo drawing to win $200 cash, two tickets to the NFR on the night of their choosing as well as a two-night stay in a Cabana or Tower room. Interested attendees can show their ticket stub at Club Cortez to receive a ticket. One winner will be selected each night and winners must be present to win. Drawing times are Thursday, May 16 at 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 at 11 p.m., and Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

Free White Castle in Honor of Memorial Day – Monday, May 27

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is serving free White Castle cheeseburgers to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Club Cortez members can enjoy free White Castle cheeseburgers while they play slots and table games, and the complimentary burgers will be served from noon to 6 p.m. White Castle is famous for their one-of-a-kind Slyder ®, which offers a delicious hamburger patty with White Castle’s signature steamed onions and cheese.

Ongoing

$5 Burger and Beer Special at Café Cortez

For $5, guests can enjoy a half-pound Jackie Burger, chips and a 12-ounce domestic draft beer inside Café Cortez. The special is available 24 hours.

Champagne Thursdays in The Parlour

Every Thursday, guests can raise a glass and enjoy $5 French champagne inside The Parlour.

The Parlour Offers Exclusive Dining Menu

El Cortez serves a special nightly dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Pulled Pork Slider, $9

Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

• Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9

Served with fresh coleslaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

• Parlour Melt, $9

Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

• Grilled Shrimp, $11

Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

• Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7

Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

• Fish Tacos, $8

Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

• Lollipop Wings, $8

Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

• Steak Fries, $6

House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

Café Cortez Take-Out Menu

Café Cortez inside El Cortez Hotel and Casino now offers a daily take-out menu available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The take-out menu features a variety of cuisine, such as:

• Appetizers: chicken quesadilla, $8.25; Cajun chicken wings, $7.50; shrimp cocktail, $8.50; and more
• Salads: Greek Salad, $8.95; Chinese chicken salad, $8.95; and more
• Burgers: Jackie’s Burger, $7.95; Swiss burger, $8.50; veggie burger, $7.75; and more
• Sandwiches: Deli selects, $7.95; corned beef or pastrami on rye, $8.95; fish sandwich, $7.75; and more

Free Klondike Bars for Club Cortez Players

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members satisfy their sweet tooth by serving free Klondike bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday. Klondike bars have been a dessert favorite of Americans since the 1920s.

November Promotions

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Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, Nov. 10

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Karaoke Fridays and Saturdays inside The Parlour

The Parlour inside El Cortez becomes downtown Las Vegas’ go-to destination for karaoke every Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. throughout November.  From classics hits to today’s chart toppers, brave patrons can entertain their friends and guests during this exciting weekend party.

Award-Winning Elvis Presley Tribute

John Brooks, an award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, continues his performance inside The Parlour every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout November.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

Russell Stover Chocolate for Jackpot Winners in November

Throughout November, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a free box of Russell Stover assorted chocolates. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 50” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Free White Castle in Honor of Veterans Day – Sunday, Nov. 11

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is serving free White Castle cheeseburgers to celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. Club Cortez members can enjoy free White Castle cheeseburgers while they play slots and table games. The complimentary burgers will be served from noon to 6 p.m. White Castle is famous for their one-of-a-kind Slyder ®, which offers a delicious hamburger patty with White Castle’s signature steamed onions and cheese.

Fresh Stone Crab Special Continues throughout November at The Flame

The Flame Steakhouse offers a weekly, fresh jumbo stone crab dinner special every Friday and Saturday while supplies last. Stone crab is flown in fresh from Florida every week for the Friday and Saturday nightly dinner special, which is available for only $28 per pound and served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

Thanksgiving Specials at The Flame and Café Cortez – Thursday, Nov. 22

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino offers a delicious Thanksgiving feast with dining specials at both The Flame Steakhouse and Café Cortez. Guests can dine at The Flame Steakhouse for $19.95 and at Café Cortez for $12.95 with each restaurant offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

The Flame Steakhouse

Appetizer:           Tossed green salad with choice of dressing or roasted butternut squash soup

Main Course:     Fresh roasted turkey, giblet gravy, sage dressing, mashed potatoes or candied yams, cranberry sauce and a vegetable medley

Dessert:               Pumpkin cheesecake or apple pie

Café Cortez

Appetizer:           Tossed green salad with choice of dressing or roasted butternut squash soup

Dinner:                 Option 1 – Fresh roasted turkey, giblet gravy, sage dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green beans amandine

Option 2- Baked Virginia ham, brandy/pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes and green beans amandine

Dessert:               Fresh baked pumpkin or apple pie

$5 Burger and Beer Special at Café Cortez

For $5, guests can enjoy a half-pound Jackie Burger, chips and a 12-ounce domestic draft beer inside Café Cortez. The special is available 24 hours.

Monday Night Football Specials at El Cortez

El Cortez will offer specials including $1 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts and $1 Vienna Beef hot dogs for all Monday Night Football games during the 2012 – 2013 football season. In addition, halftime drawings will be held during each game where guests can win jerseys and other prizes.

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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Ongoing

The Parlour Offers Exclusive Dining Menu

El Cortez serves a special nightly dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Pulled Pork Slider, $9

Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

• Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9

Served with fresh cole slaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

• Parlour Melt, $9

Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

• Grilled Shrimp, $11

Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

• Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7

Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

• Fish Tacos, $8

Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

• Lollipop Wings, $8

Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

• Steak Fries, $6

House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

Café Cortez Take-Out Menu

Café Cortez inside El Cortez Hotel and Casino now offers a daily take-out menu available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The take-out menu features a variety of cuisine, such as:

• Appetizers: chicken quesadilla, $8.25; Cajun chicken wings, $7.50; shrimp cocktail, $8.50; and more
• Salads: Greek Salad, $8.95; Chinese chicken salad, $8.95; and more
• Burgers: Jackie’s Burger, $7.95; Swiss burger, $8.50; veggie burger, $7.75; and more
• Sandwiches: Deli selects, $7.95; corned beef or pastrami on rye, $8.95; fish sandwich, $7.75; and more

Free Klondike Bars for Club Cortez Players

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members satisfy their sweet tooth by serving free Klondike bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday. Klondike bars have been a dessert favorite of Americans since the 1920s.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95.  Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and Greek salad.

Casino-wide Bar Specials

El Cortez offers two-for-one happy hour at all casino bars every Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Offer valid on all martinis and top shelf selections including Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Red, Patron Silver and Bacardi Gold.

Receive Up To 75 Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet.  The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Ongoing

Free Play Jackpot Bonus

Club Cortez members can earn $50 in free play for every jackpot of $1,200 or more. All free play bonuses can be redeemed at the slot club.

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions.  This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines.  Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day.  Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day.  New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament.  Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100.  The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 50” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 50” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday.  During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips.  There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place.   During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat.  During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt.  Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Players can only win one prize per drawing.  There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit.  Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize.  Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat.  Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

Casino Events

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, Oct. 13

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats. For the October event, special guest Johnny Cupcakes will bring his 2012 Coffin Tour to Vegas StrEATs by setting up a pop-up shop with exclusive Halloween inspired T-shirts and goodies.

In addition to the food trucks, live entertainment will be provided by DJ ZO, Air Stegosaurus, MIKEATTACK, Trade Voorhees, Ecid, Hassan, Shanestream and more. Verizon Wireless is hosting a Battle of The Beats “DJ” Contest with contestants EDOC, Technicolor, DJ G-Kid and BPSS will competing to win $2,000. Adrenaline Unleashed wrestling will also be showcasing a two-hour show with a six-sided steel cage match.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Jackie Gaughan Celebrates His 92^nd Birthday – Wednesday, Oct. 24

In celebration of legendary casino owner Jackie Gaughan’s 92^nd birthday, El Cortez will serve free birthday cake and champagne for all guests on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from noon to 6 p.m.  Guests can also sign a giant birthday card to celebrate one of Las Vegas’ original pioneers.

Karaoke Fridays and Saturdays inside The Parlour

The Parlour inside El Cortez becomes downtown Las Vegas’ go-to destination for karaoke every Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. throughout October.  From classics hits to today’s chart toppers, brave patrons can entertain their friends and other guests of The Parlour during this intimate Friday night party.

Award-Winning Elvis Presley Tribute

John Brooks, an award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, performs inside The Parlour every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

Jackie’s Jackets for Jackpot Winners in October

Throughout October, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a free El Cortez-logo jacket. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Free Cannolis for Club Cortez Players – Monday, Oct. 8

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is serving free cannolis to celebrate Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 8. Club Cortez members can enjoy the cannolis while they play slots and table games, and the complimentary desserts will be served from noon to 6 p.m.

Fresh Stone Crab Returns to The Flame – Friday, Oct. 19

The Flame Steakhouse welcomes the return of its weekly, fresh jumbo stone crab dinner special on Friday, Oct. 19. Stone crab is flown in fresh from Florida every week for the Friday and Saturday nightly dinner special, which is available for only $28 per pound and served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

$5 Burger and Beer Special at Café Cortez

For $5, guests can enjoy a half-pound Jackie Burger, chips and a 12-ounce domestic draft beer inside Café Cortez. The $5 burger and beer special is available 24 hours.

New Café Cortez Take-Out Menu

Café Cortez inside El Cortez Hotel and Casino now offers a daily take-out menu available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The take-out menu features a variety of cuisine, such as:

• Appetizers: chicken quesadilla, $8.25; Cajun chicken wings, $7.50; shrimp cocktail, $8.50; and more
• Salads: Greek Salad, $8.95; Chinese chicken salad, $8.95; and more
• Burgers: Jackie’s Burger, $7.95; Swiss burger, $8.50; veggie burger, $7.75; and more
• Sandwiches: Deli selects, $7.95; corned beef or pastrami on rye, $8.95; fish sandwich, $7.75; and more

Monday Night Football Specials at El Cortez

El Cortez will offer specials including $1 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts and $1 Vienna Beef hot dogs for all Monday Night Football games during the 2012 – 2013 football season. In addition, halftime drawings will be held during each game where guests can win jerseys and other prizes.

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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour, and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Ongoing

The Parlour Offers Exclusive Dining Menu

El Cortez serves a special nightly dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Pulled Pork Slider, $9

Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

• Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9

Served with fresh cole slaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

• Parlour Melt, $9

Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

• Grilled Shrimp, $11

Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

• Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7

Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

• Fish Tacos, $8

Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

• Lollipop Wings, $8

Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

• Steak Fries, $6

House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

Free Klondike Bars for Club Cortez Players

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members beat the heat by serving free Klondike bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday. Klondike bars have been a dessert favorite of Americans since the 1920s.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95.  Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and Greek salad.

Casino-wide Bar Specials

El Cortez offers two-for-one happy hour at all casino bars every Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Offer valid on all martinis and top shelf selections including Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Red, Patron Silver and Bacardi Gold.

Receive Up To 75 Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet.  The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Ongoing

Free Play Jackpot Bonus

Club Cortez members can earn $50 in free play for every jackpot of $1,200 or more. All free play bonuses can be redeemed at the slot club.

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions.  This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines.  Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day.  Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day.  New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament.  Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100.  The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 50” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 50” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday.  During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips.  There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place.   During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat.  During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt.  Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Players can only win one prize per drawing.  There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit.  Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize.  Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat.  Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

The El Cortez management team welcomes guests to join them as they toast legendary casino owner Jackie Gaughan on his 92^nd birthday with a champagne and cake celebration at the property on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from noon to 6 p.m.  Guests may also visit the casino to sign a birthday card for the Las Vegas gaming pioneer in El Cortez’s The Parlour.

During his illustrious gaming career, Gaughan owned and operated numerous hotels and casinos throughout Las Vegas, including The Flamingo, Showboat Casino, Union Plaza Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino, Gold Spike Hotel & Casino, Western Casino and El Cortez. At the height of his career, Gaughan owned a quarter of downtown Las Vegas real estate. Although he is now retired, his hard work, determination and unrivaled dedication to customer service  have made him one of the most respected gaming experts in town. Gaughan has set a standard that still survives in present day casinos.

“Mr. Gaughan is one of the few remaining Las Vegas pioneers and a man who I’m honored to call a mentor and friend,” said El Cortez General Manager Mike Nolan, who has worked with Gaughan since the 1970s. “I had the special privilege of having the ‘Jackie Gaughan way’ instilled in my work ethic, and not one decision is made here at El Cortez without first considering how Jackie would have done it.”

To this day, Gaughan’s influence can be seen throughout Las Vegas. Not only was he influential in bringing boxing to Las Vegas, but his gaming knowledge made him one of the city’s top experts when it came to slots. In fact, larger casinos would often test their new machines at El Cortez before bringing them to their own casino floors because of Gaughan’s knowledge.  With such an intimate and expert grasp of gaming, Gaughan also had a knack for finding top talent with some of today’s modern day gaming visionaries, such as Steve Wynn, who credit’s Gaughan for guiding their early careers in the industry.

Gaughan’s lasting legacy is best manifested at El Cortez where the penthouse remains his primary residence and the hotel-casinos outdoor plaza is named in his honor. Interaction with his beloved guests remains a part of his daily life even as Gaughan celebrates his 92^nd birthday and he can regularly be seen playing poker on El Cortez’s casino floor.

“Even while retired, Mr. Gaughan has been incredibly influential in shaping my career during the five years I have been here,” said El Cortez Executive Vice President Alexandra Epstein. “He always had this saying that what’s good for all of downtown will be good for El Cortez – even if it didn’t have a direct effect on the property in the short term. I think that mentality is a huge factor in our recent successes at El Cortez.”

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Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, Sept. 8

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Karaoke Fridays inside The Parlour – Every Friday at 10 p.m.

The Parlour inside El Cortez becomes downtown Las Vegas’ go-to destination for karaoke every Friday at 10 p.m. throughout August.  From classics hits to today’s chart toppers, brave patrons can entertain their friends and other guests of The Parlour during this intimate Friday night party. The vintage-style lounge will feature $3 drink specials, including kamikazes, Jager bombs, Cabo bombs, cherry bombs and Irish car bombs.

Award-Winning Elvis Presley Tribute – Every Friday and Saturday from 6 – 10 p.m.

John Brooks, an award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, performs inside The Parlour every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

Free Play Frenzy for Jackpot Winners in September

Throughout September, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive $10 to $1,000 in free play. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

El Cortez Participates in Station Casinos’ “$2 Million Great Giveaway Football Contest” and “Last Man Standing Pro and College Elimination Football Contests” – Throughout September

El Cortez’s sports book is managed through Station Casinos and will feature the popular “$2 Million Great Giveaway Football Contest” and “Last Man Standing Pro and College Elimination Football Contests” throughout the 2012 football season.

With the “$2 Million Great Giveaway” contest, a $25 entry fee registers players to compete for their share of $2 million in total cash and prizes including the opportunity to win one of two Dunhill Homes, a new Chevrolet Camaro or Silverado truck, or as an alternative to a vehicle, a cash prize of up to $20,000. Over the 17-week NFL season, the “$2 Million Great Giveaway” will award a total of $30,000 in prizes each week to players with the most wins or losses.  The contestant who picks the most season winners or losers will win a new Dunhill home valued at $225,000 or $100,000 cash. The popular “Fiddle in the Middle” returns with total cash prize winnings of $200,000 for selecting the equal number of wins and losses for the entire season. There is a $25 fee per entry with no more than two paid entries per person allowed. Those who purchase two entries will receive a bonus third entry for free. Contestants may submit weekly picks for the “$2 Million Great Giveaway” with their Boarding Pass or Club Cortez card at El Cortez or any of the 15 Station Casinos’ sports book locations. For added convenience, easy-to-use computer kiosks at each location allow contestants to register their weekly picks 24-hours a day. Weekly standings may be checked online by heading to www.sclv.com/promotions. End of season results will be announced on January 7, 2013.

With the “Last Man Standing” elimination contests, contestants have the ability to win up to $200,000 in this year’s “winner takes all” event – available for both professional and college football. “Last Man Standing” is based on picking one winning football team against the contest line weekly. Selections will be made against the point spread listed on the weekly contest card and if it is a winning selection, that entry will remain in the contest for the following week. The fee is $25 per entry. Each contestant may purchase up to four entries total with a fifth entry for free for both contests. The prize money will be awarded to the last contestant remaining. If the weekly selection is a losing selection or a contestant fails to submit a weekly selection, that entry will be eliminated. There will be no ties and all games will be half point spreads. $75,000 will be the minimum guaranteed aggregate prize for the professional football contest and $25,000 will be the minimum guaranteed aggregate prize for the college football contest. One hundred percent of all entry fees will be returned as prize money. Thursday, Friday and Saturday college football games may be included. A $100,000 winner’s bonus will be awarded to a player who individually wins both the professional and college “Last Man Standing” contests. The weekly contest card will be available in the sports books beginning Monday, Sept. 3. The deadline for signing up is Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. for the college football contest and by Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. for the professional football contest to be eligible.

Complete rules, details and prize redemption information for all of the football contests are available in the respective sports books at all participating properties. Management reserves all rights.  For more information about Station Casinos, visit www.sclv.com.

Monday Night Football Specials at El Cortez

El Cortez will offer specials including $1 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts and $1 Vienna Beef hot dogs for all Monday Night Football games during the 2012 – 2013 football season. In addition, halftime drawings will be held during each game where guests can win jerseys and other prizes. Promotion starts Monday, Sept. 10.

$25,000 Cash is King Drawing – Saturday, Sept. 15

The El Cortez will host a $25,000 Cash is King Drawing on Saturday, Sept. 15.  Club Cortez members received one entry ticket to the September drawing for every 5,000 points they earned in July and August. Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour, and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Trout Amandine & Walleye Pike Dinner Specials Continue in September

The Flame Steakhouse features Idaho trout and Minnesota walleye pike flown in fresh every week for nightly dinner specials. Each special is available for $16.95 while supplies last.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Ongoing

The Parlour Offers Exclusive Dining Menu

El Cortez serves a special nightly dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Pulled Pork Slider, $9

Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

• Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9

Served with fresh cole slaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

• Parlour Melt, $9

Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

• Grilled Shrimp, $11

Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

• Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7

Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

• Fish Tacos, $8

Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

• Lollipop Wings, $8

Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

• Steak Fries, $6

House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, The Flame Steakhouse will continue serving selected items from the vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012.  The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizer: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod

Entree: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace

Dessert: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Free Klondike Bars for Club Cortez Players

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members beat the heat by serving free Klondike bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday in August. Klondike bars have been a dessert favorite of Americans since the 1920s.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95.  Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

• Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.
• Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Casino-wide Bar Specials

El Cortez offers two-for-one happy hour at all casino bars every Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Offer valid on all martinis and top shelf selections including Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Red, Patron Silver and Bacardi Gold.

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet.  The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Ongoing

Free Play Jackpot Bonus

Club Cortez members can earn $50 in free play for every jackpot of $1,200 or more. All free play bonuses can be redeemed at the slot club.

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions.  This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines.  Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day.  Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day.  New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament.  Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100.  The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday.  During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips.  There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place.   During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat.  During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt.  Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Players can only win one prize per drawing.  There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit.  Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m.  Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize.  Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat.  Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, Aug. 11

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Karaoke Fridays inside The Parlour – Every Friday at 10 p.m.

The Parlour inside El Cortez becomes downtown Las Vegas’ go-to destination for karaoke every Friday at 10 p.m. throughout August. From classics hits to today’s chart toppers, brave patrons can entertain their friends and other guests of The Parlour during this intimate Friday night party. The vintage-style lounge will feature $3 drink specials, including kamikazes, Jager bombs, Cabo bombs, cherry bombs and Irish car bombs.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour, and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Gift Cards for Jackpot Winners in August

Throughout August, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive their choice of a free gift card from Walgreens, Smith’s, Walmart, Shell and Chevron. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

The Flame Steakhouse Introduces New Summer Hours

The Flame Steakhouse introduces new summer hours starting on Monday, July 30. The restaurant will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner and closed on Monday and Tuesday.

The Parlour Offers Exclusive Dining Menu

El Cortez serves a special nightly dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m..

Pulled Pork Slider, $9
Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9
Served with fresh cole slaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

Parlour Melt, $9
Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

Grilled Shrimp, $11
Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7
Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

Fish Tacos, $8
Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

Lollipop Wings, $8
Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

Steak Fries, $6
House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

Seasonal Cocktails at The Parlour

The Parlour has introduced a new lineup of seasonal cocktails, including:

Acai Caipirinha: Grey Goose Cherry Noir Vodka, Fresh Limes, Cedilla Acai Liqueur
Hibiscus Margarita: Patron Silver, Hibiscus Syrup, Organic Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon Juice And Fresh Lime Juice
South Side: Plymouth Gin, Fresh Mint Leaves, Elixir Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice And A Splash Of Club Soda

Trout Amandine & Walleye Pike Dinner Specials Continue in August

The Flame Steakhouse features Idaho trout and Minnesota walleye pike flown in fresh every week for nightly dinner specials. Each special is available for $16.95 while supplies last.

Free Marie Callendar’s Strawberry Pie for Club Cortez Players – Saturday, Aug. 4

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is serving free slices of fresh Marie Callendar’s strawberry pie on Saturday, Aug. 4. Club Cortez members can enjoy free Marie Callendar’s strawberry pies while they play slots and table games, and the complimentary pies will be served from noon to 6 p.m. Marie Callendar’s is famous for their tasty selection of homemade pies, and the fresh strawberry with sweet, ripe strawberries tossed in a light glaze inside a freshly baked crust is a seasonal favorite.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Ongoing

El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, The Flame Steakhouse will continue serving selected items from the vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012. The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizer: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod

Entree: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace

Dessert: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Free Klondike Bars for Club Cortez Players

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is helping Club Cortez members beat the heat by serving free Klondike bars for players who hit a jackpot of $25 or more every Wednesday in August. Klondike bars have been a dessert favorite of Americans since the 1920s.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95. Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

• Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.

• Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Bar Specials

Happy Hour – Sunday through Thursday 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at all casino bars. Offer valid on all martinis and top shelf selections including Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Red, Patron Silver and Bacardi Gold.

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet. The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Ongoing

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions. This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day. Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day. New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament. Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100. The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday. During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m. Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn. Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips. There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place. During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat. During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt. Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players can only win one prize per drawing. There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit. Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m. Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize. Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat. Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

Casino Events

El Cortez Hosts International UFC Fight Week Events – Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6

El Cortez Hotel & Casino hosts events for International UFC Fight Week on Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6. A pub crawl featuring UFC fighters Rashad Evans and Rory MacDonald and ring girl Vanessa Hansen will take place Thursday, July 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. On Friday, July 6, the Cabana Suites will host a pop-up gallery with the work of Kevin Lynch at 5 p.m.

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, July 14

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 14. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour, and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Free Play Frenzy at El Cortez in July

Throughout July, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive $10 to $1,000 in free play. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

The Parlour Offers New Dining Menu

El Cortez has launched a new late-night dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. every night.

Pulled Pork Slider, $9
Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9
Served with fresh cole slaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

Parlour Melt, $9
Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

Grilled Shrimp, $11
Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7
Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

Fish Tacos, $8
Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

Lollipop Wings, $8
Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

Steak Fries, $6
House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

New Seasonal Cocktails at The Parlour

The Parlour has introduced a new lineup of seasonal cocktails, including:

Acai Caipirinha: Grey Goose Cherry Noir Vodka, Fresh Limes, Cedilla Acai Liqueur
Hibiscus Margarita: Patron Silver, Hibiscus Syrup, Organic Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon Juice And Fresh Lime Juice
South Side: Plymouth Gin, Fresh Mint Leaves, Elixir Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice And A Splash Of Club Soda

Trout Amandine & Walleye Pike Dinner Specials Continue in July

The Flame Steakhouse features Idaho trout and Minnesota walleye pike flown in fresh every week for nightly dinner specials. Each special is available for $16.95 while supplies last.

Free White Castle for Independence Day – Wednesday, July 4

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is serving free White Castle cheeseburgers to celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. Club Cortez members can enjoy the cheeseburgers while they play slots and table games, and the complimentary burgers will be served from noon to 6 p.m. White Castle is famous for their one-of-a-kind Slyder ®, which offers a delicious hamburger patty with White Castle’s signature steamed onions and cheese.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Ongoing

El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, The Flame Steakhouse will continue serving selected items from the vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012. The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizer: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod

Entree: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace

Dessert: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95. Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

• Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.

• Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Bar Specials

Happy Hour – Sunday through Thursday 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at all casino bars. Offer valid on all martinis and top shelf selections including Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Red, Patron Silver and Bacardi Gold.

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet. The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Ongoing

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions. This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day. Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day. New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament. Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100. The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday. During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m. Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn. Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips. There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place. During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat. During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt. Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players can only win one prize per drawing. There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit. Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m. Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize. Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat. Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

Casino Events

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, June 9

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 9. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Midweek Munch – Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Midweek Munch continues this June with Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks visiting El Cortez’s Jackie Gaughan Parkway every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

Friends of The Smith Center Can Take Advantage of 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 a $10 discount on an entrée at The Flame Steakhouse, a complimentary cocktail inside The Parlour, and a complimentary additional night’s stay after booking a one-night stay at El Cortez.

Island Shirts for Jackpot Winners in June

Throughout June, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a free El Cortez logo Island Shirt. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

The Parlour Offers New Late-Night Dining Menu

El Cortez has launched a new late-night dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every night.

Pulled Pork Slider, $9
Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9
Served with fresh cole slaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

Parlour Melt, $9
Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

Grilled Shrimp, $11
Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7
Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

Fish Tacos, $8
Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

Lollipop Wings, $8
Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

Steak Fries, $6
House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

New Seasonal Cocktails at The Parlour

The Parlour has introduced a new lineup of seasonal cocktails, including:

Acai Caipirinha: Grey Goose Cherry Noir Vodka, Fresh Limes, Cedilla Acai Liqueur
Hibiscus Margarita: Patron Silver, Hibiscus Syrup, Organic Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon Juice And Fresh Lime Juice
South Side: Plymouth Gin, Fresh Mint Leaves, Elixir Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice And A Splash Of Club Soda

Free Slice of Fresh Marie Callendar’s Apple Pie– Thursday, June 14

El Cortez Hotel & Casino will serve free slices of fresh Marie Callendar’s apple pie in honor of Flag Day for all Club Cortez members on Thursday, June 14 from noon to 6 p.m. Club Cortez members can enjoy the treat game side while playing slots and table games.

Trout Amandine & Walleye Pike Dinner Special Continues in June

The Flame Steakhouse features Idaho trout and Minnesota walleye pike flown in fresh every week for nightly dinner specials. Each special is available for $16.95 while supplies last.

Food and Beverage Promotions

El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, El Cortez Hotel & Casino will continue offering their vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012. The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. The selected dishes were some of the premier dining options featured at the town’s best restaurants in years past, including dishes from Sultan’s Table at the Dunes, Delmonico’s at the Riviera, The House of Lords at the Sahara, La Vie en Rose at the Desert Inn and Saver Room at the Aladdin. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizers: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod; or Escargot a’la bourguignon, petit-Gris Escargot with garlic butter

Salads: Hearts of palm, Tender hearts of palm with lemon vinaigrette; or Asparagus salad, chilled asparagus, caper pimento vinaigrette

Entrees: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace; or Chicken Kiev, herb butter filled boneless breast of chicken, panko crusted and deep-fried

Desserts: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream; or Peach Melba, peach halves over vanilla ice cream topped with fresh raspberry puree

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95. Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Café also offers a fajita dinner for just $8.95. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

• Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.

• Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Bar Specials

Martini Madness – daily 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. – at all casino bars (martini menu only).

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet. The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions. This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day. Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day. New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament. Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100. The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday. During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m. Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn. Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips. There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place. During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat. During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt. Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players can only win one prize per drawing. There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit. Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m. Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize. Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat. Please see Club Cortez for additional details.

El Cortez is proud to join the Clean the World team as we work to reduce diarrheal disease. Clean the World Foundation, Inc. was founded in February 2009 by two individuals, Shawn Seipler and Paul Till.  Clean the World is a not-for-profit corporation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code originally based out of Flordia. Their goal is to re-use the waste soap products from hotels in poverty stricken parts of the world.

Clinical studies have shown that something as simple as the use of bar soap can significantly reduce the risk of many diseases that are killing children daily. We estimate that we will be able to donate over 2 tons of soap a year in this effort, and look forward to our partnership with Clean the World and thank them for all they have done in their efforts.

For more information or to get involved visit Clean the World.

El Cortez Hotel & Casino April Promotions and Events

Tweet It: Free play frenzy, See’s Candy, @VegasStreats, free pie & more @ElCortezLV in April! El Cortez blog has latest info http://bit.ly/rPmsCW.

Casino Events

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, April 14

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Midweek Munch Returns in April

Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks will return to El Cortez’s Jackie Gaughan Parkway every Wednesday this spring and summer from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the “Midweek Munch.” Please see the trucks scheduled for April below:

Wednesday, April 4: Slindin’ Thru
Wednesday, April 11: Haulin’ Balls
Wednesday, April 18: Sausagefest
Wednesday, April 25: Lovegrub

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

Free Play for Jackpot Winners in April

Throughout April, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive $10 to $1,000 in free play. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Baked Ham Easter Dinner Special at Café Cortez – Sunday, April 8

El Cortez Hotel & Casino will serve a baked ham Easter dinner special on Sunday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The delicious ham dinner will be available at Café Cortez for $8.50.

Free Slice of Fresh Marie Callendar’s Strawberry Pie– Saturday, April 14

El Cortez Hotel & Casino will serve free slices of fresh Marie Callendar’s strawberry pie for all Club Cortez members on Saturday, April 14 from noon to 6 p.m. Club Cortez members can enjoy the treat game side while playing slots and table games.

Fresh Stone Crab Special – Now through May

The Flame Steakhouse features jumbo Stone Crab flown in fresh from Florida every week for the Friday and Saturday nightly dinner special. The Stone Crab special is available for only $28 per pound and is served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Ongoing

El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, El Cortez Hotel & Casino will continue to offer their vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012. The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. The selected dishes were some of the premier dining options featured at the town’s best restaurants in years past, including dishes from Sultan’s Table at the Dunes, Delmonico’s at the Riviera, The House of Lords at the Sahara, La Vie en Rose at the Desert Inn and Saver Room at the Aladdin. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizers: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod; or Escargot a’la bourguignon, petit-Gris Escargot with garlic butter

Salads: Hearts of palm, Tender hearts of palm with lemon vinaigrette; or Asparagus salad, chilled asparagus, caper pimento vinaigrette

Entrees: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace; or Chicken Kiev, herb butter filled boneless breast of chicken, panko crusted and deep-fried

Desserts: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream; or Peach Melba, peach halves over vanilla ice cream topped with fresh raspberry puree

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Unique Cocktails at El Cortez’s The Parlour

El Cortez serves three signature drinks at the recently opened The Parlour:

“The Scottie”: An eponymous drink for one of El Cortez’s most tenured bartenders, “The Scottie” combines Sky cherry vodka, Chambord, Triple Sec and splashes of cranberry and lime juice.
“Parlour Refresher”: This new concoction is great on a scorching Vegas summer day or when guests are longing for that summer feeling in the middle of winter. The “Parlour Refresher” is composed of Sky vodka, Blue Curacao, Midori, lemon juice and a splash of Sierra Mist.
“Fireside Manhattan”: The “Fireside Manhattan” is a drink sure to fit in with the Parlour’s warm rich tones and classic lounge feel. The drink is made of Original MOONSHINE and a float of sweet vermouth.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95. Meal includes choice of soup or salad. Café also offers a fajita dinner for just $8.95. Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

• Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.

• Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Bar Specials

Martini Madness – daily 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. – at all casino bars (martini menu only).

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet. The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

Gaming Promotions

Ongoing

Personalized Website Feature for Club Cortez Members

Club Cortez has unveiled its newest feature for rated members – a personalized URL website for players to keep track of their various offers and promotions. This feature allows Club Cortez members a fast, simple and easy way to check on their earned benefits. El Cortez is offering this innovative new program through High Impact Direct, a leader in micro player marketing.

Don’t Miss Instant Action at the El Cortez

Instant Action allows players to turn their points into free play without ever having to leave their machines. Instant Action also allows players to activate promotional free play without having to visit the slot club.

Free Daily Slot Tournament – now automated 24 hours a day

Any Club Cortez member earning 500 Club Points in a single day is eligible to play in the daily slot tournament the following day. Available 24 hours a day, players insert their Club Cortez card in any tournament machine, play the session and check their standing beginning at 10 a.m. the following day. New Club Cortez members staying at the El Cortez also get a complimentary entry into the slot tournament. Highest daily tournament point winner receives $250, the second highest receives $150 and the third highest $100. The daily top ten players receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. See Club Cortez for additional details.

Weekly Saturday Night 42” LCD HDTV & $2,000 Cash Prize Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win a 42” LCD HDTV or one of four $500 cash prizes every Saturday. During the week, players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on video poker ten-cent or higher denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno are awarded one entry for the Saturday night drawing at 8 p.m. Winners have two minutes to claim their prizes at the Club Cortez Booth from the time each winning ticket is drawn. Please see Club Cortez for additional information.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” Drawing

Club Cortez players have an opportunity every week to win $500, $300, $200 or $100 in promotional chips. There will two $100 prizes offered in total for fourth and fifth place. During the week, entry tickets in the drawing can be earned during blackjack, roulette and baccarat. During blackjack, tickets are distributed to players when the dealer receives a blackjack, during roulette, tickets are distributed to players when a 0 or 00 is hit, and during baccarat, players receive a ticket every time a “tie” hand is dealt. Double tickets will be given to players every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players can only win one prize per drawing. There is no limit to the number of entries a player may submit. Winners are drawn every Saturday at 12 p.m. Winners have two minutes to redeem their prize. Promotional chips may be placed on any even money bet on blackjack, roulette or baccarat. Please see Club Cortez for additional details.