{"id":26720,"date":"2021-02-18T17:06:22","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T01:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=26720"},"modified":"2021-02-18T17:34:01","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T01:34:01","slug":"new-high-limit-room-adds-flair-to-downtowns-el-cortez-casino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/new-high-limit-room-adds-flair-to-downtowns-el-cortez-casino\/","title":{"rendered":"New High Limit Room Adds Flair to Downtown’s El Cortez Casino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Downtown’s El Cortez recently opened a new high limit room, and it adds a fresh burst of color to the classic casino.<\/p>\n
A highlight of the new high limit room is a wall-sized, eye-catching photo of the El Cortez neon sign.<\/p>\nEl Cortez cleverly used an image that looks like neon, but without the cost or trouble. Because, frankly, neon is a huge pain in the ass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The high limit room is next to the casino’s cage. The space formerly held high limit slot machines, several of which we spent more time with than our own family.<\/p>\n
Also worth nothing in the new high limit area is the fancy new El Cortez carpet.<\/p>\n
The carpet was recently upgraded from one that (how do we put this delicately?) had been around awhile. About 13 years to be exact. Here’s the new carpeting.<\/p>\nIt’s a myth casino carpets are designed to keep customers looking up at slot machines. They are designed to camouflage stains while making you feel like you’re hunting big game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The previous carpet was so well-known and beloved, the casino actually sold sections of it in the gift shop. The supply of carpet pieces sold out quickly. Only in Vegas!<\/p>\n
At the moment, the modest high limit room has two blackjack tables and four slots.<\/p>\n
It’s expected a baccarat table will be added soon.<\/p>\n
There are four slot machines.<\/p>\nThe slot selection in high limit isn’t expansive, but you only need one. Just be sure to pick the right one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
In the past, El Cortez didn’t exactly scream “high roller,” but casino management has seen more interest in higher table limits, apparently.<\/p>\n
Currently, the El Cortez high limit room tables have limited hours of operation, offering blackjack on Fridays and Saturdays only. Guests can also reserve a table.<\/p>\nNo matter how much you’d like to, please do not make out with this wall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
El Cortez is one of our favorite places to play downtown. The value is undeniable, and it’s on a shortlist of casinos that still have a throwback vibe.<\/p>\n
While we were at El Cortez, we said goodbye to Naked City Pizza. The restaurant space has been walled off.<\/p>\nNaked City wasn’t just closed, it was erased.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
El Cortez opened in 1941, and was the former stomping ground of casino legend Jackie Gaughan.<\/p>\n
Another claim to fame (if you can call it that) for El Cortez is it was once owned by a gaggle of mobsters: Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, Gus Greenbaum and Moe Sedway.<\/p>\n
Moe Sedway later went on to invent two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation devices.<\/p>\n
Now that we think of it, “gaggle” may not be the best collective noun for a group of mobsters. Maybe a “family” of mobsters? Or better yet, a “whack” of mobsters?<\/p>\nWe love it and we hate everything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
El Cortez is a great jumping off point for the Fremont East entertainment district and quirky Downtown Container Park. It’s a two-minute walk east from downtown’s Fremont Street Experience.<\/p>\n
Cheers to El Cortez for evolving, and for inspiring us to seriously consider putting up a wall-sized El Cortez sign in our home. Let’s get those bad boys in the gift shop, already.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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