What is El Capitán?
El Capitán is a casino in Hawthorne, Nevada, United States.
Everything below is answered from El Capitán's catalog record and the casino rules that apply in United States. Where a fact is not published, the question is left out rather than guessed at.
Where is El Capitán?
El Capitán is at 540 F Street, 89415, Hawthorne, Nevada, United States.
- Coordinates: 38.52525, -118.62394.
- Phone: +1-800-922-2311.
- Official website: https://www.elcapcasino.com/.
How old do you have to be to enter El Capitán?
You must be at least 21 to enter El Capitán, which is the minimum casino age in Nevada.
- 21 in every commercial casino state. Some tribal casinos admit 18-year-olds, and a few states are 18 throughout.
- Carry photo ID even if you are well over the limit — staff check on appearance, not on the paperwork you left at the hotel.
Do you need ID to get into El Capitán?
Yes. Government-issued photo ID is required to claim a jackpot, open a player's-club account or buy alcohol, and is routinely checked at the door for anyone who looks under 30.
Can you smoke inside El Capitán?
El Capitán follows the smoking rules for Nevada. Smoking is permitted on the casino floor — Nevada is one of the few US states where it still is.
- A property can always be stricter than the law requires, and many are.
What currency do you need at El Capitán?
El Capitán deals in the US dollar (USD).
- Cash machines on a casino floor charge the worst rates in the building; change money before you arrive.
- On tax: Casino winnings are taxable income. Casinos withhold 24% and issue a W-2G above set thresholds (from $1,200 on a slot jackpot), and non-resident visitors are generally withheld at 30% unless a tax treaty applies.
What other casinos are near El Capitán?
The closest casino to El Capitán is Dini's in Carson City, about 70 km away in a straight line.
- Distances are straight-line from this venue; road journeys will be longer.
How reliable is this information about El Capitán?
This profile is built from OpenStreetMap, last updated July 2026. Country rules were reviewed in August 2026.
- Opening hours, table minimums and dress codes change without notice — call ahead before a long trip.
- The operator's own site is linked above and is the authority on current hours and promotions.
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