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Colorado casino towns

Casinos in Central City

Central City sits next door to Black Hawk, a short way up Gregory Gulch, and its casinos are older and smaller. Century and Grand Z have hotels; the rest occupy historic storefronts on Main Street and Lawrence Street, including a brewpub, a noodle counter and two sister casinos with coin slots that still pay in nickels and quarters. Reviewers who prefer it tend to like that it's calmer than Black Hawk.

  • 6 venues
  • 28 mi from Downtown Denver

Miles from Downtown Denver

Central City and nearby

Straight line miles from Downtown Denver.

All 6 venues in Central City, ranked

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.

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 Central City

How many casinos are in Central City?

6 in this guide, and every one of them is listed on this page.

How far is Central City from Downtown Denver?

About 28 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 Central City open 24 hours?

No. Check the hours on the venue page before you go, especially late at night.

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