Compared to the other old casinos in DTLV, El Cortez surprisingly isn't that Smokey, which is a huge plus.
They have a bar where it seems like it's the spot to pre-drink before going out to the bar. It can get a little crowded, but it's well worth the value.
The sports book is quite small, and have really small screens. Perhaps they might want to invest in some newer screens... these screens are REALLY old and small!