Las Vegas, USA, known as the entertainment capital of the world, is often referred to as “Sin City” due to its numerous hotels with attached casinos that attract tourists looking to try their luck. Among these hotels is the oldest one in the city, currently offering a weekend stay for $5,000 to solicit a brave individual to investigate the long-rumored paranormal activities within its premises.
On October 6th, the gambling website Casino.org released this job posting. The employer seeking applicants is El Cortez Hotel & Casino, which holds the distinction of being the oldest hotel in Las Vegas history.
The message reads: “Want to experience a thrilling Halloween activity? We are prepared to award a lucky adventurer with a $5,000 prize to spend a weekend at the legendary El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, the city’s oldest casino hotel, for a ghost-hunting experience.”
According to the message, this hotel opened in 1941, making it the most historic hotel casino in the city. Over the decades, reports have surfaced of sightings of mobsters, high-rolling gamblers, and paranormal activities at this establishment. Many have whispered about dark figures, ghostly footsteps, and other mysterious occurrences.
The announcement states: “We will equip you with all the necessary tools for ghost-hunting, to investigate and verify these rumors! The chosen ghost hunter will stay at El Cortez, enduring a haunted weekend. You will explore the oldest and eeriest corners of the casino, searching for signs of ghostly manifestations.”
The deadline for applications for this recruitment activity is October 31st. Interested individuals can submit their applications on Casino.org’s website.
According to a report by the UK’s Independent, despite the potential for paranormal activities, El Cortez Hotel & Casino remains a popular destination for visitors, whether or not they are in search of spirits.
The hotel is renowned for its vintage aesthetic and abundance of neon signs, attracting many guests who are drawn to its ambiance reminiscent of old-time Las Vegas.
The casino at this hotel offers games like blackjack, roulette, poker tables, and slot machines, reportedly with looser odds by 40% compared to any other casino.