El Cortez extends promotions into September
26 August 2026(PRESS RELEASE) -- El Cortez Hotel & Casino, the historic hotel and casino celebrating 85 years in Downtown Las Vegas, is giving guests more time to take advantage of its summer gas card offer. The iconic landmark will extend its “Fuel Up on Fun” package through Wednesday, 30 September, giving guests more time to take advantage of a $50 gas gift card with qualifying hotel stays. The extended offer adds to a stacked lineup of gaming promotions, food and beverage specials and football season offerings for September.
The extended offer is available exclusively by booking through elcortezhotelcasino.com, and includes a $50 gas gift card and special room rates for stays of two to seven nights. A Club Cortez membership, which is free to join at the time of booking, is required to redeem the offer. The offer is not valid for stays during Labor Day Weekend.
In addition to the extended gas card offer, El Cortez's expanded casino floor builds on what has always defined the property: an authentic Las Vegas gaming experience that has drawn serious players and longtime regulars alike. That spirit continues into September, with a new lineup of promotions crafted to reward players at every level as well as the return of football season, bringing gameday energy to the legendary property.
Promotions include:
- Labor Day Free Play – Monday, 7 September: Guests can win $10 to $100 in free slot play by earning 1,000 slot base points.
- $16,000 Dash for the Cash – Saturday, 12 September: Guests can earn entries 10-12 September for a chance to win 28 cash prizes, including a $5,000 grand prize, plus an additional $500 cash bonus for the top five ticket earners.
- Football Food and Beverage Specials:
- The Chicago Hot Dog Cart will be offering two Chicago-style hot dogs and a 16-ounce draft beer, priced at $12 during professional football games all season.
- At any of El Cortez’ bars, guests can mix and match four NUTRL seltzers for $25, or choose a five-beer bucket featuring Budweiser, Bud Light or Michelob Ultra for $25 during professional football games.