Black Hawk and Central City Casinos
The nearest casinos to Denver are located in Black Hawk and Central City which are a 30 minute drive. Black Hawk and its neighbor Central City are an old gold mining towns with 23 casinos all located in historical buildings. The Black Hawk casinos offer a great mix of the old west with modern gambling devices. Gambling here is like Las Vegas with slot machines, poker, roulette, craps, blackjack and all the other popular table games, but on a smaller scale.
Central City Casino Descriptions
The nearest casinos to Denver are located in Black Hawk and Central City which are a 30 minute drive. Black Hawk and its neighbor Central City are an old gold mining towns with 23 casinos all located in historical buildings. The Black Hawk casinos offer a great mix of the old west with modern gambling devices. Gambling here is like Las Vegas with slot machines, poker, roulette, craps, blackjack and all the other popular table games, but on a smaller scale.
The 30 minute drive from Denver to Black Hawk winds through narrow rock mountain passages and alongside clear creeks that were once panned for gold. Even if you are not a gambler the beauty of the drive is worth the trip and historic Black Hawk is great fun to explore.
Check the local Denver papers for casino fun books, discounts and bus schedules. RV's must park in the open parking lot. Visit the Black Hawk city official web site www.cityofblackhawk.org for additional travel information. This is a wonderful day trip.
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Black Hawk Casino Descriptions| Casino | City | RV |
Hotel |
Spa |
Golf |
Poker |
Size SF |
Slots |
Promo |
| Ameristar | Black Hawk | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
55,000 |
1,500 |
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| Bull Durham | Black Hawk | 2,250 |
190 |
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| Bullwhackers | Black Hawk | 16,800 |
600 |
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| Fitzgeralds | Black Hawk | 10,200 |
860 |
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| Isle of Capri | Black Hawk | Yes |
21,200 |
1,300 |
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| Riviera | Black Hawk | Yes |
24,500 |
875 |
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| Lodge | Black Hawk | Yes |
Yes |
22,400 |
920 |
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| Mardi Gras | Black Hawk | 55,600 |
650 |
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| Lady Luck | Black Hawk | 16,300 |
575 |
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| Gilpin | Black Hawk | Yes |
7,800 |
400 |
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| Golden Gates | Black Hawk | Yes |
23,000 |
270 |
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| Grand Plateau | Black Hawk | 2,000 |
130 |
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| Canyon | Black Hawk | 13,250 |
450 |
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| Black Hawk Station | Black Hawk | 2,000 |
110 |
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| Red Dolly | Black Hawk | 2,500 |
145 |
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| Wild Card | Black Hawk | 3,100 |
129 |
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| Golden Gulch | Black Hawk | 12,000 |
131 |
Central City Casino Descriptions
| Casino | City | RV |
Hotel |
Spas |
Golf |
Poker |
Size SF |
Slots |
Promo |
| Century Hotel | Central City |
Yes |
Yes |
60,000 |
500+ |
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| Doc Holiday | Central City | 12,000 |
205 |
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| Dostal Alley | Central City | 4,000 |
61 |
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| Easy Street | Central City |
Yes |
4,100 |
20 |
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| Famous Bonanza | Central City | 3,900 |
225 |
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| Fortune Valley | Central City |
Yes |
Yes |
31,900 |
900 |
