Casinos and gambling in Central City
FROM THE NEWEST HOT SLOTS TO EXCITING table games (INCLUDING YOUR FAVORITE ELECTRONIC GAMES) CENTRAL CITY IS FOR PLAYERS.
Central City casinos are pure Colorado (many owned and operated by locals). After the gold rush ended, Gilpin County faced dwindling visitors. While the Central City Opera House still brought in some tourism, residents feared for the extinction of the historic town they loved. Without another form of revenue, Central City was on the verge of becoming a ghost town.
In 1990, 57% of Colorado voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that would allow gambling in Central City. Casino taxes help fund Gilpin County and the State Historical Fund and also generate money for local municipal improvements and historic preservation.
A visit to the casinos in Central City boast attentive service, safe and clean environments and even offer hotel rooms. Casinos and bars are open 24/7.
Casinos In Central City, Colorado
In Central City you can have it all—beautiful outdoor recreation, history, culture, and a variety of casinos to choose from:
A WEEKEND ITINERARY: GAMBLING AND MORE IN CENTRAL CITY.
Day 1:
After a scenic drive along the Central City Parkway, start your day with lunch at the Dostal Alley Casino and Brewing Company. Play the slots or video poker while you dine on artisan pizza and handcrafted beer made from locally-sourced hops. Dostal beers, stouts and ale’s are GABF award winners (ask them to try their gold medal brews).
In the afternoon, it’s all about the games. Central City is easy to navigate on foot so why not try your luck at all of the unique casinos and see which one brings you the best luck? Find everything you need to know about our casinos here.
Hungry? Pick up some gourmet popcorn at Central City’s newest attraction, Eureka Street Popcorn. Don’t miss the dill pickle flavor!
At night, catch the big game and bet on the outcome, point spreads, over/under and more via the sports betting offered at Century Casino, and Grand Z Casino.
Did you know? All the casinos in Central City offer penny slots. And, two offer the old-style coin operated slots. Come on, get your hands dirty with all those quarters, KA-CHING!
Stay the night at Century or Grand Z - you can’t go wrong with either casino! Enjoy an Asian-themed dinner at Dragon Tiger, or a delicious steak at Rick’s.
Looking for an action-packed getaway close to Denver? Look no further than Central City. Hop on the Central City Parkway for an easy, scenic drive to our historic gaming town that’s always poppin’!
Try your luck at a number of lively casinos that offer everything from slot machines to live table games, electronic table games, live music and entertainment and more. Learn about Central City’s history as “The Richest Square Mile on Earth” with walking tours of our preserved historic downtown, take in a world-renowned show at the Central City Opera or invest in local art and other souvenirs at our unique galleries.
Day 2:
After breakfast at your hotel, challenge your friends to a round at the Ghost Town Disc Golf course, the first public disc golf course in Colorado (and yes, it is in a real ghost town). You can also tackle Maryland Mountain’s famous downhill mountain bike trails (thank the Mayor of Black Hawk for the investment). Then, take your tired, sweaty body back home for a well-deserved shower. Or, stay another night, our hotels have showers too.
Gambling in Central City
Meet Dana from Century Casino! The casinos in Central City have very friendly dealers and a welcoming environment, making it the perfect place to try a new game or learn something new.