The El Cortez Casino Hotel is a legendary property in Downtown Las Vegas, and the operator, Kenny Epstein, is a legend in his own right. The casino was first founded by Bugsy Siegel and was later owned by Jackie Gaughan, but Epstein has been in charge for at least 50 years. The Downtown renovation has given new life to the old lady, and constant renovations have made it a “hip” destination whose demographics are largely 50-50 instead of the previous 70-30 local. He was joined in the discussion by longtime partner Mike Nolan. He spoke with GGB Publisher Roger Gros at the El Cortez last fall.
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