I was in earlier this afternoon with my mother. We had a really fun time playing slots right as you come in the door. We stayed 3 or 4 hours, we were enjoying ourselves a lot. Staff was nice and checked a couple of times to see if we wanted drinks, but we don't drink, but it was very nice of them to come and check…
Casino
Dragon Tiger Casino
132 Lawrence St, Central City, CO 80427
Photos from the venue's Google Maps listing, credited to their contributors on Google.
- Noodle bowls built to order
- Small casino on two floors
- Tables short on dealers
The short version
What visitors say about Dragon Tiger Casino
Dragon Tiger, which longtime players still remember as Johnny Z's, is a small casino on two floors on Lawrence Street, and its best known feature is the Noodle Co. counter. You build a ramen bowl with your choice of broth and protein, gluten free noodles included, and reviewers who stopped only for the noodles left happy. New players club members have been offered a free bowl.
The gambling gets middling reviews. There are table games, but critics say there aren't always enough dealers to keep them open, and the slot selection is limited. Some players like the cozy feel and the small wins; others say the place lost its personality after the change from Johnny Z's. Staff can be hard to find when you need help, and one visitor was left in tears by a cage worker during a shift change until a coworker stepped in.
Written from about 20 recent Google reviews, Google's most relevant and its lowest rated, read in September 2026. Places change, so take it as a guide rather than the last word.
Location
Finding Dragon Tiger Casino
132 Lawrence St, Central City, CO 80427
Google reviews
What people say about Dragon Tiger Casino on Google
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4.1average from 1,012 Google reviews
New Noodle Restaurant in the Dragon Tiger Casino in Central City Colorado. Great tasting noodle bowls with various protein choices. I tried the noodles with chicken and broth - it was delicious. The art work on the walls looks great. The place is clean and the service is attentive.
Response from the owner
Hey there, we are so happy to hear that you found your experience with us to be enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Please come back and see us again soon. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest.
Lost $6 playing slots but won 2 days of food with getting the noodle bowl! The gluten free option for a noodle bowl was incredibly good. Lots of fresh food options. Very well done. Incredible service! Would absolutely come back the next time I’m in the area.
Response from the owner
Wow, thank you so much, Erin. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and we can't wait to share this with our team. Thank you for checking us out, we hope to see you again soon.
Didn't spend much time gambling here, but the Noodle Co was solid for food. Definitely worth the stop and I will be back.
Reviews and ratings belong to their authors and Google, and are not verified by us. Collected from Google Maps on September 27, 2026, so times are relative to that date.
Questions about Dragon Tiger Casino
Where is Dragon Tiger Casino?
At 132 Lawrence St in Central City, about 28 miles from Downtown Denver as the crow flies. It's a state licensed commercial casino in Colorado, and you need to be 21 to gamble.
What are the hours at Dragon Tiger Casino?
It doesn't stay open all night. The weekly hours are on this page, taken from its Google listing, and it's worth a quick call to confirm before a late drive.
What is the phone number for Dragon Tiger Casino?
303-582-5623.
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