Black Hills Casino Colorado
OVER A DOZEN CASINOS AND ENDLESS GAMING FUN
Diamond Lil's and the Midnight Star Casino both remain open. Black Hills Pioneer 315 Seaton Circle Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-2761 Email: news@bhpioneer.com. Bullwhackers was one of the originals, opened in 1992 when casino gambling came to Black Hawk. It was located at 101 Gregory St. Until the Z Casino took over the location in 2013. The Riviera occupied the building that is currently the Monarch Casino at 444 Main St.
Looking for the nearest casinos to Denver and Boulder? Whether you’re visiting for a day or planning a multi-day vacation, Black Hawk Casinos are some of the best destinations in Colorado. Immerse yourself in Black Hawk, Colorado by visiting historic casinos and newer ones alike. No matter where you land, you’ll be happy you did.
Learn more about each individual casino below and be sure to check out some of the featured casino games available in Black Hawk.
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Make Z Casino your first stop for fun. With plenty of parking in our convenient surface parking lot right on the corner of Gregory Street and SH 119 (via Selak St), Z Casino features hundreds of your favorite slots (many hot, new slots arriving daily), live-action black jack, craps and cards along with two bars, two restaurants and the friendliest team in town.
Z Casino
Make Z Casino your first stop for fun. With plenty of parking in our convenient surface parking lot right on the corner of Gregory Street and SH 119 (via Selak St), Z Casino features hundreds of your favorite slots (many hot, new slots arriving daily), live-action black jack, craps and cards along with two bars, two restaurants and the friendliest team in town. When you are in Black Hawk—Win at the Z!
AMERISTAR CASINO
With over 1,500 slot machines, table games and poker, Ameristar brings outstanding gaming to the Denver metropolitan area. Its hotel, spa and dining options have transformed Ameristar into your ultimate weekend getaway and gaming destination.
Gilpin Casino
Come Experience All The Gilpin has to Offer! Fabulous food, the newest machines, friendly staff and 24-hour gaming excitement – The Gilpin’s Got It! Winning comes easy with our non-stop casino action and the most rewarding Winners Club in Colorado.
Golden Gates Casino
Visit Golden Gates Casino to win big on any one of the 180+ slot machines, live table games or in our custom built Poker Room, home of the Colorado Poker Championship. Enjoy the coldest beer on the hill at the Gold Bar or try the famous Double Up Burger in Full House Café.
Golden Gulch Casino
Golden Gulch Casino offers the most unique gaming experience in Black Hawk with 100% all-coin in slot machines! Enjoy the classic gambling experience with big payouts.
Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk
Experience the best action in Colorado at The Isle Casino Hotel® Black Hawk. The good times are waiting just an hour from Denver. Try your luck at any of our 1,000+ slot machines, 30 hot tables or try your bluffs at the 2nd-floor live-action poker room. Enjoy tasty dining options of your choosing including The Roxy Restaurant and Grill, Farmer’s Pick Buffet, or Dash Cafe. And when you’re ready to call it a day, just make a night of it by staying in our fantastic 402-room hotel.
Lady Luck Casino
The inviting Lady Luck® Casino Black Hawk offers a homegrown destination for nonstop gaming action high in the Rockies. Just focus on the fun you are going to have; from the latest and greatest slots machines to action-packed table games to live-action poker. Odds are, we’ve got just the game for you! And you can take your excitement to a whole other level by signing up for our Fan Club®. Membership makes you eligible for great promotions, amazing rewards and outstanding mail offers based on your play – that’s enough to make anyone a fan.
Lodge Casino
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The Lodge Casino is Colorado’s 1st Choice for Fun! Play the newest slots at The Lodge or join in the action at our table games. Win more cash and prizes in our monthly promotions and events, enjoy our delicious dining options and the comfort and convenience of our hotel. Experience all that The Lodge Casino has to offer!
Mardi Gras Casino
Mardi Gras Casino offers more than 650 of the most popular slot and video poker machines. Choose from a wide selection of machines ranging from penny machines to $25 machines in our High Limit area. Plus, visit the Table Games pit on the Second Floor for all the live action. Try the best food and beverages in Black Hawk by visiting Bourbon Street Café, the Masquerade Bar or Creekside Deli.
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Monarch Casino
Monarch Casino is your first stop in Black Hawk for exciting gaming action and features hot, new Exclusive Premiere slots, exciting tables games, a sensational nightly whole Maine lobster, crab and USDA prime rib buffet and Black Hawk’s friendliest team. With over 600 slots, video poker, and table games to choose from, remember to make it Monarch. “You Bet It’s Fun!”
Saratoga Casino
Experience mountains of winning at Saratoga Casino Black Hawk. It’s non-stop fun and excitement with the hottest slots, table game favorites like Roulette, Blackjack and Craps, plus delicious dining at The Main Street Café. We’re also home to Colorado’s first Sportsbook. So don’t miss a minute of the action – we bet you’ll love it here!
Sasquatch Casino
Sasquatch Casino features a comfortable, relaxed environment under the watching gaze of “Harry” the casino’s 7’4″ Sasquatch. The casino’s 6,000+ sq feet features two floors of gaming with over 145 slot machines, video poker, two restaurants and a bar featuring our very own Sasquatch Wheat Ale.
Wild Card Casino
A down home local’s casino, family owned and operated, the Wild Card Saloon and Casino on Main Street in Black Hawk is nestled next door to Bull Durham Casino across from the Mill City Chophouse.
Stay at Home Update: Read about temporary closures of Colorado Casinos and their plans to reopen in May/June 2020.
The house always wins, until it doesn’t. The casino business is a tricky one, tied to many macroeconomic factors that gaming establishments have no control over. Colorado is no different, and there have been numerous casino closures since gambling was legalized by voters in 1991.
Black Hawk
Bullwhackers was one of the originals, opened in 1992 when casino gambling came to Black Hawk. It was located at 101 Gregory St. until the Z Casino took over the location in 2013.
The Riviera occupied the building that is currently the Monarch Casino at 444 Main St. in Black Hawk. The Monarch bought The Riviera in 2011 for a reported $76 million, and has spent approximately $200 million renovating the structure, which now has a multi-level parking deck and will soon house a 23-story hotel tower with 500 guest rooms.
Fitzgeralds casino was located at 101 Main St. In 2012, New York-based Saratoga Harness Racing Association purchased the property for $28 million. Today the casino operates under the Saratoga Casino name.
The Canyon Casino closed as recently as late April 2017. It was located at 131 Main St., next to the Gilpin Hotel Casino and up the street from The Lodge. The distinctive brick building remains unoccupied.
Opened in 1992, Black Hawk Station was a true original and a locals’ favorite, located at 196 Clear Creek St. Until its closure, it was one of the Black Hawk casinos owned by Ed and Shirley Smith, who today own the Sasquatch Casino and Wild Card Saloon.
Otto’s Casino at the Black Forest Inn, opened in 1958 by a recent German immigrant named Wilhelm (Bill) Lorenz, was the premiere spot for goulash and sauerbraten in Colorado for decades. Just a German restaurant at the time, Otto’s eventually expanded to include a biergarten and a casino. The casino closed in 2000, and Lorenz moved the restaurant to Nederland until his retirement in 2017.
The Richman Casino is gone but certainly not forgotten. Its location today is the home of the Ameristar Casino, the largest casino in Colorado. It was bought by Hyatt in 2001 and briefly rebranded as Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt before re-branding as Ameristar later that year. The street bears the erstwhile casino’s name to this day.
Colorado Central Station was located at 401 Main St. in Black Hawk, just up the street from The Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk. Opened in 1994, the casino in its time was the largest and most successful in Colorado.
The Silver Hawk Casino was a sister property to Bullwhackers and Bullpen. The building dates back to the 19th century and it was located at 100 Chase St.