Casinos Gambling in Colorado

Limited-stakes gambling and casinos are popular in Colorado, with three cities bursting with casino fun. These Colorado casino towns are part of the National Historic District and have preserved their boomtown-era look from the mid-1800s. Visiting one of these towns is a step back in time, as many casinos are housed in historical buildings, while others have more modern setups. Learn more about the history of Colorado's casinos. There’s more to do than gambling, such as touring museums, scenic train rides, theaters, art exhibits, historic mine tours, scenic byways, and more. If you happen to be in southern Colorado, there are three tribal run casinos in the area.

Cripple Creek Casinos

Cripple Creek, west of Colorado Springs, has 16 casinos, nine of which are all within walking distance along the historic Bennett Avenue. You will find plenty of unique and exciting table games and slot machines. Plus, you can watch your favorite game on big screens throughout Cripple Creek and place bets as you like now that Colorado gaming laws allow sports betting. Casinos are open 24 hours with no last call!

Black Hawk Casinos

Black Hawk is the nearest casino town to Denver and Boulder, featuring historic casinos and modern styles. These casinos combine gaming, entertainment, lodging, restaurants, bars, and the spa experience all within the unique town of Black Hawk. Getting to Black Hawk via their many bus routes is easy, or enjoy the scenic drive.

Black Hawk has over 1,500 quality hotel rooms, more than 30 restaurants. With 17 different casinos in Black Hawk it is the hotspot for casino gaming in Colorado. The proximity of so many professional casinos makes for strong competition for your gaming experience. Featuring slots, live tables with Blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, baccarat, and sportsbooks plenty of opportunities to test your luck.

Central City Casinos

Central City is a historic mining settlement founded during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush era of 1859. The town is lined with beautifully preserved historical buildings and has six casinos. It also has an affluent art scene that includes fine and performing arts.

Tribal Casinos in Southern Colorado

• The Navajo Nation runs a casino resort in Pueblo.
• The Sky Ute Casino Resort is south of Durango.
• Ute Mountain Casino Hotel near Mesa Verde National Park.