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These Sisters Are All In on Las Vegas 🎲

Vegas royalty Alex and Katie Epstein share where to stay, play and win in Sin City.

Late Checkout
Jan 15, 2026
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In a city built for outsiders, Alex and Katie Epstein are sharing their insider tips.

Part of the family behind the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, the Epstein sisters are third-generation locals who have gone all in on their city, proving legacy and forward momentum can coexist.

Photo Credit: Las Vegas Review-Journal

The daughters of Kenny Epstein, a longtime downtown power player often regarded as Vegas royalty, Alex and Katie grew up fluent in casino life. Today, Alex serves as Executive Manager, overseeing the hotel’s operations and preservation, while Katie shapes the guest experience.

Deeply embedded in the city’s social and philanthropic scene, who better to share the hidden gems and long-standing favorites that reflect Las Vegas at its most timeless and most exciting?

Here are Alex and Katie’s picks to make sure what happens in Vegas, doesn’t stay in Vegas.

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