The El Cortez Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas casino hotel and the operator Kenny Epstein is a legendary casino operator. Founded by Bugsy Siegel, later owned ty Jackie Gaughan, Kenny 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 “hi[p” destination who’s 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.
