The "devotional" part of the story was dispelled by Michael Gaughan in a panel discussion at the Mob Museum in 2024. Lanksy did not own El Cortez when Siegel was killed, so the legend itself does not explain why he is rewarded a room at El Cortez.
Great story. Many more years of success for the El Cortez. I love walking down from my room and seeing the Craps dealers standing at attention waiting for me.
What an awesome chunk of history!
El Cortez one of the OG casinos still around!! I love this place!!
The "devotional" part of the story was dispelled by Michael Gaughan in a panel discussion at the Mob Museum in 2024. Lanksy did not own El Cortez when Siegel was killed, so the legend itself does not explain why he is rewarded a room at El Cortez.
Such cool history! Love this channel.
It's great!
Maybe room #234 on the 2nd level of the Vintage floor? It's the only one left with an actual room key door knob...
Great story. Many more years of success for the El Cortez. I love walking down from my room and seeing the Craps dealers standing at attention waiting for me.
Love this story!
I think it’s room 2220 in the vintage rooms.
2120
''Fat Irish Green'' What a lovely name.
interesting
So I just have to know..what room did he stay in?
THAT should definitely be a selling point!
Room 2120
I want to be in a commercial for my fav casino.
me too!!
It's a fun little story, but it's just a tall tale.
Always one 🤡