The oldest and possibly “most haunted” hotel in Las Vegas is hosting a contest just in time for spooky season.
Thrill-seekers up for the challenge will have the opportunity to apply to spend a weekend inside the El Cortez Hotel & Casino hunting down ghosts — in the hopes of winning a $5,000 prize.
Only one lucky soul will be chosen by Casino.org to participate.
This contest is the opportunity of a lifetime for brave thrill-seekers. 4kclips – stock.adobe.comThe legendary El Cortez, the longest-running hotel casino in Vegas, is situated on Fremont Street, often referred to as “the Old Strip” or “Old Vegas.”
This old-school hotel — and many others on Fremont — has seen it all since it first opened its doors in 1941: mobsters, murders and even paranormal activities.
In a hotel that is 84-years-old — it’s almost expected for guests to see and hear some creepy things, like phantom footsteps and shadowy figures.
“We’re sending you to investigate, fully equipped with ghost-hunting gear, to see if the stories are true!” the contest listing from Casino.org read.
Many patrons have whispered rumors about paranormal activity. Facebook/Angel Campbell“The chosen ghost hunter will check in to the El Cortez for a haunted weekend stay, where you’ll explore the casino’s oldest and eeriest corners, searching for signs of ghostly activity.”
The chosen one will be tasked with walking through the hotel’s corridors, casino floor and any other areas that are thought to be haunted using ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF meters, EVP recorders and thermal sensors to detect unusual activity — at night.
The ghost hunting contest runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 31, and the trip is expected to take place in early December.
This contest comes just in time for spooky season. Facebook/Angel CampbellIf anything spooky is found, the ghost hunter will be expected to take photos and videos for evidence and to journal a short report of the scariest, funniest or mysterious findings.
El Cortez has seen mobsters, high-rollers, paranormal activities and deaths since it first opened in 1941. Getty ImagesIt’s rumored that the El Cortez basement is full of the ashes and cremated remains of former employees who died without any family, making the hunt a little more eerie.
El Cortez, however, is not directly affiliated with the contest or its organizers.
“El Cortez Hotel & Casino is aware of a recent online contest promotion related to a ‘Vegas Ghost Hunt’ and is not affiliated in any way with this contest or its organizers,” a spokesperson told The Post in a statement.
“While we appreciate the continued public interest in our historic property, any official partnerships, promotions, or events associated with El Cortez will always be communicated directly through our verified channels, including our website and social media accounts.”
And $5,000 can go a long way these days, considering people can’t get over the wildly high prices Vegas is charging visitors these days.
“Having a coffee that was $14 was crazy. I just wasn’t expecting that. It was just a latte with a few extra flavors,” Katherine from College Station, Texas, told Fox News Digital.
“I got a drink this morning. It was, like, $12 for a lemonade or something like that. And water bottles are so expensive,” her daughter Cammie added.
