‘Tis the season to be jolly and generous and we want to make your holidays even jollier. Every time you earn 1,500 points or more, you’ll earn a gift. This is our way of giving the gift of holiday cheer to our valued players we hold so dear.

Come on down to the El Cortez Hotel and Casino this month and every Friday your points will get you more. Earn 1,500 points on your Club Cortez card and you’ll receive a FREE box of See’s Candy. Earn an additional 8,500 points and you’ll get a reward of 25,000 bonus points! For 10,000 additional points earned, we’ll give you another 50,000 bonus points. So, if you earn 20,000 points, we’ll give you 75,000 bonus points AND a free box of See’s Candy. All of this, plus, you get to keep your points!!!

During the entire month of December, on any day of the week, if you win a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, $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 higher denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno, you will receive your choice of a $10 gift certificate from either Wal-Mart, Smith’s, Shell or Chevron. 

AND, all jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 42” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  The drawing takes place 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 and to redeem tickets.

The El Cortez is located in Downtown Las Vegas at the corner of Fremont Street and 6th. You can reach them at 1-800-634-6703 or online at www.ecvegas.com ~LMM

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino is offering to help you with your holiday shopping. We all know that most of us are working with a tight budget this year, so why not let the eC help you out? If you’re already a member of Club Cortez, all you have to do is insert your Club card into any machine and the rest is taken care of for you. Not already a member? All you need to do is sign-up in person, or click here and sign-up online.

Then, throughout December, 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 higher denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive their choice of a $10 gift certificate from either Wal-Mart, Smith’s, Shell or Chevron. 

All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 42” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  The drawing takes place 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 and to redeem tickets.

The El Cortez is located in Downtown Las Vegas at the corner of Fremont Street and 6th. You can reach them at 1-800-634-6703 or online at www.ecvegas.com ~LMM

Not sure where to go for your upcoming holiday dinner? Why not make reservations at the Flame Restaurant, located in the newly remodeled El Cortez. Imagine starting a new family tradition this year with an unrivaled fine-dining experience. You’ll be the talk of the town with all of your friends and family as they dine in luxury while being entertained by live piano music.

No matter what you are celebrating, we have a menu to suit your needs…

Too tired to turkey? We have a full made-from-scratch Thanksgiving menu available without any of the hassle. It includes an appetizer, turkey with all of the fixin’s and dessert for only $16.95.

Hungry during Chanukah?  Come in for our special holiday menu of traditional Jewish fare available from December 11th through the 18th. It features chopped chicken livers or matzo ball soup to start; salad; an entrée of either brisket of beef or roasted apricot chicken served with potato latkes, kasha & bowties and steamed broccoli and finishes with a sweet raisin kugel or ice cream. All of this is included for the minimal price of $18.95 per person.

Planning to take that special someone out for a romantic evening? What better way to impress your date than fresh Florida Stone Crab flown in daily and available Fridays and Saturdays at the Flame Restaurant for only $28. Just make sure you come hungry because the meal features one-pound of Florida Stone Crab, coleslaw and cottage-fried potatoes. Don’t forget, you also have the ambient lighting, and live piano music to provide a classic atmosphere that will satisfy the most sophisticated of palates.

All in all, no matter what your taste or reason to celebrate, The Flame Restaurant promises to impress you and all of your guests. Visit www.ecvegas.com to learn more and book make your reservation today.

See you there!

Hello and Welcome to the new eC Blog! Evoke nostalgia when you step into the Newly Remodeled El Cortez Hotel & Casino, where the grandeur of a bygone era is balanced by contemporary chic. A nod to the days of the Rat Pack and Bugsy Segal coupled with modern expediencies, the new eC is an icon in the heart of Las Vegas’ historic Entertainment District. This blog will provide up to date information on everything from fabulous eC Promotions and Entertainment to exciting Downtown Events.

Treat yourself to world class dining, entertainment, gaming and accommodations at an incredible value. Right now, enjoy a stay in one of our luxurious new Cabana Suites for under $60 (weekday). The Cabana Suites, a newly constructed private boutique hotel located across the street from the main hotel casino, is a stunning blend of Las Vegas meets Miami’s South Beach. Modern and stylish, each suite includes a 42″ Plasma, iHome Stereo with iPod Dock, custom furniture, plush luxury linens, wireless internet access, snack bar, and even an in-room safe… to secure all your winnings of course. Bask in the Entertainment District’s neon lights and indulge in all downtown has to offer, from pub-crawls to cozy lounges, posh nightclubs and family fun. Reserve your Cabana Suite at www.ecvegas.com or call 1-800-634-6703. To receive up to the minute info and deals, we invite you to subscribe to our blog via rss feed or follow us on twitter.