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Bullwhackers was one of the originals, opened in 1992 when casino gambling came to Black Hawk. It was located at 101 Gregory St. Until the Z Casino took over the location in 2013. The Riviera occupied the building that is currently the Monarch Casino at 444 Main St. DENVER CASINO BUSES. Need an easy way to get from Denver to the casinos in Black Hawk and Central City? Ride with Ace Express! We are conveniently located in Arvada, with easy access from I-70 and I-76. View schedules below, then see our map for the exact pick up location. Casino: 211 Gregory Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422 Doc Holliday Casino: 131 Main St, Central City, CO 80427 Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino: 116 Main St, Central City, CO 80427.
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Bullwhackers was one of the originals, opened in 1992 when casino gambling came to Black Hawk. It was located at 101 Gregory St. until the Z Casino took over the location in 2013.
The Riviera occupied the building that is currently the Monarch Casino at 444 Main St. in Black Hawk. The Monarch bought The Riviera in 2011 for a reported $76 million, and has spent approximately $200 million renovating the structure, which now has a multi-level parking deck and will soon house a 23-story hotel tower with 500 guest rooms.
Fitzgeralds casino was located at 101 Main St. In 2012, New York-based Saratoga Harness Racing Association purchased the property for $28 million. Today the casino operates under the Saratoga Casino name.
The Canyon Casino closed as recently as late April 2017. It was located at 131 Main St., next to the Gilpin Hotel Casino and up the street from The Lodge. The distinctive brick building remains unoccupied.
Opened in 1992, Black Hawk Station was a true original and a locals’ favorite, located at 196 Clear Creek St. Until its closure, it was one of the Black Hawk casinos owned by Ed and Shirley Smith, who today own the Sasquatch Casino and Wild Card Saloon.
Otto’s Casino at the Black Forest Inn, opened in 1958 by a recent German immigrant named Wilhelm (Bill) Lorenz, was the premiere spot for goulash and sauerbraten in Colorado for decades. Just a German restaurant at the time, Otto’s eventually expanded to include a biergarten and a casino. The casino closed in 2000, and Lorenz moved the restaurant to Nederland until his retirement in 2017.
The Richman Casino is gone but certainly not forgotten. Its location today is the home of the Ameristar Casino, the largest casino in Colorado. It was bought by Hyatt in 2001 and briefly rebranded as Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt before re-branding as Ameristar later that year. The street bears the erstwhile casino’s name to this day.
Colorado Central Station was located at 401 Main St. in Black Hawk, just up the street from The Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk. Opened in 1994, the casino in its time was the largest and most successful in Colorado.
The Silver Hawk Casino was a sister property to Bullwhackers and Bullpen. The building dates back to the 19th century and it was located at 100 Chase St.
The Lodge Casino
Black Hills Casino Colorado
240 Main Street
Black Hawk, CO 80422
(303) 582-1771
www.thelodgecasino.com
The Lodge Casino is big on table games; craps, roulette and blackjack are the popular draws here. The casino claims to have the biggest legal poker game in Colorado — and it’s definitely one of the nicest in Black Hawk. On-site dining options are quite good and include the White Buffalo Grille and Jake’s Deli. If you’re staying in Black Hawk for the night, you’ll find that the rooms have been remodeled and are very comfortable. The secure garage at The Lodge is great, since parking in Black Hawk can be a pain. Whether you’re staying at the casino or just going “up the hill” for a few hours, free valet parking makes this one of the best casinos in the Denver area. Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Black Hawk Station Casino
141 Gregory Street
Black Hawk, CO 80422
(303) 582-5582
www.blackhawkstationcasino.net
Although it’s one of the smallest casinos in Black Hawk, Black Hawk Station has some of the best slots in the city. With no table games in the joint, there is more room for a payout, with slots like Triple Golden Cherries, Jungle Wild, and John Wayne, just to name a few. The Black Hawk Station Casino is slot-heavy, and you can play late into the night from the pennies on up. Random drawings of up to $200 and other fun late-night promotional deals make it a welcome stop after midnight. Hours: Daily, 8 am to 3:30 am.
Fortune Valley Hotel and Casino
321 Gregory Street
Central City, CO 80427
(303) 582-0800
www.fortunevalleycasino.com
Fortune Valley Hotel and Casino is a big name in Colorado — and one of the Denver area’s best casinos. With some 900 slots, table games, live performances and plenty of viewing options for sports games, you’ll have plenty to do at Fortune Valley. The poker room and blackjack tables are busiest on the weekends, with craps and roulette tables drawing gamblers throughout the entire day. The live shows are a must when your luck runs out, and the casino restaurant offers delicious American (think steak) cuisine. If you’re staying at the hotel, rooms start at $99 a night, depending on the day of the week and the season, and the beds are quite comfy. Limo and bus services are a great way to get to the casino. If you register for an Ultimate Card with Fortune Valley and play, you’ll get a free round-trip ride. Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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