Review for El Cortez Hotel & Casino Review For El Cortez Hotel & Casino Google User Jul 31 '16 at 22:13 Very nice and helpful staff, but unfortunately the place smelled like cigarettes since they allow for that. The penny slots required 40 credits per bet minimum, so not penny slots. No drinking fountains, but free cup of water at the bar for which I tipped $1 per drink. I recommend to always tip your bartender at least $1 per drink including water to keep them happy and since they live on tips. View full site to comment or like