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The definitive guide to Colorado casino gaming — casino directory, sportsbook promos, historic archives, and industry resources for players and operators alike.
Colorado Gaming Towns
Three Historic Casino Destinations
Colorado's Largest Casino Town
Black Hawk
Nestled in Clear Creek Canyon, Black Hawk hosts Colorado's largest casino properties including Ameristar, Isle Casino, and Monarch.
The Richest Square Mile on Earth
Central City
Colorado's historic gold rush capital, home to the iconic Central City Opera House and the legendary Teller House casino.
Gold Rush Country
Cripple Creek
High atop Pikes Peak country, Cripple Creek offers the Imperial Casino Hotel, Midnight Rose, and sweeping mountain views.
Colorado Sportsbooks
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35 Years of Colorado Gaming History
Over 1,000 issues of the Colorado Gambler magazine, spanning casino openings, legislation, historic profiles of Black Hawk and Central City, and the stories that shaped Colorado gaming since 1991.
Browse ArchiveColorado Gaming Stories
Deep dives into the history of Colorado's three casino towns — from the 1859 gold rush to the 1991 gaming vote that transformed Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek forever.
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Colorado Casino Guide
Colorado legalized limited-stakes casino gambling in 1991, transforming three historic mountain towns — Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek — into thriving gaming destinations. Today, Colorado's licensed casinos offer slot machines, blackjack, poker, roulette, and sports betting. The Colorado Gambler has covered Colorado casino gaming, gaming legislation, and industry news since 1991.
Colorado Sports Betting
Colorado voters approved Proposition DD in November 2019, legalizing online sports betting statewide. Thirteen licensed Colorado sportsbooks now accept bets on NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and more. Top Colorado sportsbook operators include BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Caesars, BetRivers, and PointsBet. New user bonuses and promo codes are updated regularly on the Colorado Gambler.
Colorado Gaming History
Black Hawk and Central City were among the first Colorado gold rush settlements, founded in 1859. Cripple Creek followed in 1890 as one of the world's richest gold fields. The Colorado Gambler magazine has documented this history since 1991, with over 1,000 back issues covering casino openings, gaming regulations, historic preservation, and the stories of the people who built Colorado's gaming industry. Browse the full archive by year.