Casinos in Colorado

Among the mountains of the West many prospectors found gold, silver, and other precious metals. Little towns sprung up in the canyons and gaming became a favorite pursuit. While the gold rush is a thing of past, gaming still is a favorite pastime. These days, gambling in Colorado is permitted in three towns: Blackhawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, as well as through Native American enterprises. With limited-stakes gaming, it won't cost a fortune to join in the fun.

Cripple Creek, on the southwest slopes of Pikes Peak came to prominence during the gold rush era at the end of the nineteenth century. Today, fortune still smiles on its visitors at sixteen Colorado casinos, where Colorado gambling is allowed. With slots, live card games, overnight accommodations, restaurants, and attentive service, these casinos are primed for good times.

The Colorado casinos in Cripple Creek include the 58,000-square-foot Wildwood Casino. With Las Vegas-style gaming and amenities, this casino in Colorado offers more than 600 slot machines, a poker room, a full calendar of live music performances, and many dining options.

The Triple Crown Casinos long have been a part of the Colorado gambling scene. Covered walkways connect the three Cripple Creek landmarks in the heart of town, the Brass Ass, Midnight Rose, and JP McGills. The entire complex is an option for mountain lodging and gaming, with the suites, casino floors, and other amenities.

Gamers also can look to Blackhawk and Central City to find a casino in Colorado. These twin cities about 40 miles west of Denver are situated in Clear Creek Canyon. Back in the gold rush days, these two towns were hotspots for Colorado gaming. In the modern era, the duo has become a model of historic preservation. And the limited-stakes games has spurred interesting in tourism to this little corner of the world.

With 22 Colorado casinos, Blackhawk and Central City offer plenty of places to hang out with Lady Luck. With a combination of locally owned businesses and national names, the two cities have forged a unique blend of Colorado gambling establishments. Right Blackhawk's Main Street, the Wild Card Saloon, Bull Durham Casino, and Fitzgeralds are within walking distance of each other. Also on Main Street, travelers will find one of the largest casino resorts in Colorado, the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel. With the beauty of the Rocky Mountains outside, guests step into a tropical paradise full of fun. Central City's gaming establishments include the Easy Street Casino, the Doc Holiday Casino, and the Fortune Valley Hotel & Casino.

Two bands of the Ute Tribe operate the Sky Ute Casino & Resort in Ignacio and the Ute Mountain Casino in Towaoc. Both of these options for a casino in Colorado offer an array of options for visitors to stay and play. In the Four Corners region just outside Durango, the Sky Ute Casino includes a large gaming floor, well-appointed rooms, and elegant dining, all immersed in the culture of the Southern Ute people. The Weeminuche band of Utes operates the other Four Corners casino, where visitors can enjoy gaming fun and more in the shadow of the legendary Sleeping Ute Mountain. With a hotel and RV park, vacationers have many choices for spending the night. A restaurant and gift shop also offer a taste of the Ute culture.