Get paid $5,000 to hunt ghosts in Las Vegas’ oldest haunted casino hotel
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Looking for a Halloween gig with a spooky twist? We’re looking to pay one lucky thrill-seeker a value prize of $5,000 to spend a weekend ghost hunting inside Las Vegas’ oldest casino hotel – the legendary El Cortez Hotel & Casino.
Why El Cortez? Opened in 1941, it’s the longest-running hotel casino in the city, with decades of mobster sightings, high-rollers, and paranormal happenings. Many have whispered about shadowy figures, phantom footsteps, and sudden cold spots.
We’re sending you to investigate, fully equipped with ghost-hunting gear, to see if the stories are true! The chosen ghost hunter will check in to El Cortze for a haunted weekend stay, where you’ll explore the casino’s oldest and eeriest corners, searching for signs of ghostly activity.
Think you’ve got guts? Here’s how to enter:
Submit your application below!
The winner will have to:
- Explore the property: Walk through the hotel corridors, casino floor, and any areas rumored to be haunted (especially at night)
- Use ghost-hunting equipment: Try out EMF meters, EVP recorders, flashlights, and thermal sensors to detect unusual activity
- Capture evidence: Take plenty of photos or short videos to document anything spooky
- Journal your findings: Compile a short report of your scariest, funniest, or even mysterious moments to send back to us
Applications open October 6th at 12pm EST and close on Halloween, October 31st, 2025 at 12pm EST. Please read the Terms and Conditions here. Only US applicants (21+) can apply.
The winner will be notified within 5 working days after the closing date. Upon acceptance, the winner will receive $500 to cover food, drinks, and ghost-hunting equipment (we’ll suggest which ones to order). Flights and accommodation will be covered by us (worth $800).
They will need to travel and complete the task by December 8th and submit their documentation by December 10th, 2025. Upon submission, the winner will be paid the remaining $3,250.
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