El Cortez - Classic downtown casino favored by locals

El Cortez opened in 1941 and is one of Las Vegas’s oldest continuously operating casinos, located on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. The property long served local players with low-limit table games, slot action, and a more intimate, vintage casino atmosphere than Strip resorts. El Cortez has been associated historically with longtime local casino operator Jackie Gaughan and is recognized in coverage of downtown’s casino history. The venue’s classic design and player-focused promotions maintain its appeal among many residents.