LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The iconic El Cortez Hotel & Casino celebrated a historic milestone in downtown Las Vegas Thursday, marking its 85th birthday as the longest continuously operating hotel-casino in the city.
The legendary property first opened its doors in 1941, boasting a storied past with early ownership ties to notorious mobster Bugsy Siegel. More than eight decades later, city leaders, longtime team members, and guests gathered to celebrate the property’s enduring legacy.
Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley joined the birthday celebration in person to deliver official congratulations on behalf of the city…