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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-05 17:27 PST
updated: 2026-11-05 19:01 PST
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# El Cortez marks 85 years in downtown Las Vegas

The El Cortez Hotel and Casino turned 85 this weekend, with celebrations including employee recognition. Mayor Shelley Berkley joined leadership to honor nine longtime employees.

Section: [Culture & Events](/las-vegas/section/life.md) · Entities: [El Cortez Hotel and Casino](/las-vegas/wiki/el-cortez-hotel-and-casino.md), [Shelley Berkley](/las-vegas/wiki/shelley-berkley.md)

## Coverage

- [News 3 (KSNV NBC)](https://news3lv.com/news/local/el-cortez-hotel-and-casino-celebrates-85-years-in-downtown-las-vegas), 2026-11-05 17:27 PST: El Cortez Hotel and Casino celebrates 85 years in downtown Las Vegas
- [8 News Now (KLAS CBS)](https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/85-years-of-las-vegas-history-el-cortez-honors-employees/), 2026-11-05 19:01 PST: 85 years of Las Vegas history: El Cortez honors employees

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