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Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Black Hawk, CO
Rooftop pool with mountain views
Colorado casino towns
Casinos in Black Hawk
Black Hawk is an old gold mining town in the mountains west of Denver, and it has Colorado's biggest casinos. Hotel towers like Ameristar, Monarch and the Caesars pair of Horseshoe and Lady Luck share Main Street and Gregory Street with small storefront casinos where a free hot dog and nickel video poker are the point. Colorado allows casinos only here, in Central City and in Cripple Creek; the gambling age is 21, and there has been no maximum bet since voters and the towns lifted the old limit in 2021.
Miles from Downtown Denver
Black Hawk and nearby
The 10 top rated venues in Black Hawk
How the ranking works. Venues are ordered by their Google rating, weighted by how many people left one: every rating is blended with a neutral 4.0 as if the venue had 200 more reviews at 4.0, so a 4.6 from thousands of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a dozen. Sponsorship has no effect on the order. Ratings last checked October 2026.
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The Lodge Casino
Black Hawk, CO
Good mix of table games
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Bull Durham Casino
Black Hawk, CO
Free hot dog with a players card
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The Wild Card Saloon
Black Hawk, CO
Free meals for club members
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Ameristar Black Hawk
Black Hawk, CO
Large, comfortable hotel rooms
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The Gilpin Casino
Black Hawk, CO
Lucille's restaurant upstairs
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Saratoga Casino Black Hawk
Black Hawk, CO
Main Street Cafe gets rave reviews
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Sasquatch Casino
Black Hawk, CO
Cheap food from the upstairs counter
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Red Dolly Casino
Black Hawk, CO
Cheap prime rib special
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Bally's Black Hawk West
Black Hawk, CO
Poker tournaments and cash games
The other 5 venues in Black Hawk
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Bally's Casino Black Hawk East
Black Hawk, CO
Historic jail inside the casino
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Bigfoot Casino
Black Hawk, CO
Close, free parking outside
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Horseshoe Black Hawk
Black Hawk, CO
Fair value when all goes well
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Bally's Casino Black Hawk North
Black Hawk, CO
Cafe Grill on the property
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Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk
Black Hawk, CO
Casino staff get good marks
Map
Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Use the directions button on each venue page for turn by turn routes.
Before you go Call ahead to confirm the games and limits you want are running, bring a valid photo ID, and decide on a spending limit before you arrive. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Questions about casinos in Black Hawk
How many casinos are in Black Hawk?
15 in this guide, and every one of them is listed on this page.
How far is Black Hawk from Downtown Denver?
About 27 miles in a straight line. On the road it's farther, and how long it takes depends mostly on when you leave.
Are the casinos in Black Hawk open 24 hours?
Some do. Check the hours on each venue page before you set out late.