I like the El Cor a little more every time I go there. Although they are about to start a small resort fee, the hotel is still one of the best values in town all things considered. A truly vintage vegas casino, with some good blackjack game rules and some full pay video poker, but they recently closed the poker room. What will Jackie do now?

We went to the Flame Steak House. It is an real "old fashion high roller room" with soft colors and lighting. The piano man plays softly in the background adding to our pleasure. We had wonderful service while ordering wine, onion soup, really great steaks, shareable sides, excellent coffee and special chocolate cake. Using our American Casino Guide ocupon, we got $25 off a special meal and evening.

I spent a day and night here thanks to the ACG. I had stayed here some years back for my oldest son's 30th BD. My room was terrible that time. this time I had a very nice room. Took advantage of a promotion and a ACG coupon. Played some FPBP and won some. But I am disappointed that they dropped their single line JOB. They had a great burger and beer deal for $5. I did play some DB also. I did not find the CW service consistent.

The El Cortez is Old Vegas at its best. You may even be lucky enough to meet its longtime former owner, Jackie Gaughan, in the poker room.

Good video poker pay tables. Great tables. Roulette with 25 cents and $1 minimum, where else are you going to find that? $3 blackjack and $5 pai gow poker. A nice old style sportsbook (alas the sportsbook is now run by Stations). And head up the stairs to find an old school barber shop (I bet your barber shop doesn't have Playboy in its magazine selections). And the place is small enough that you never wait long for a cocktail waitress as they regularly make the rounds.

Don't forget to use the $25 coupon in the guide for a really special evening!

The Flame Steakhouse offers a wonderful meal in a beautiful "Old Las Vegas" setting. We enjoyed a onion soup, lettuce wedge with Blue Cheese, a porterhouse and a filet with three sides, coffee and desert. Everything was 1st quality.

The service was old school as well, with an attentive and pleasant waitress. Live music was provided by an excellent piano player.
We played slots and dice. They offer favorable odds and lots of fun.