Resting peacefully on the southwest slope of Pikes Peak is the historic mining and gambling town of Cripple Creek, Colo. For more than 100 years people have flocked there hoping to make their fortune, and very little has changed.

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With its restored historic brick buildings and saloons dotting the main thoroughfare, Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek evokes that Old West feeling. There are 10 casinos in Cripple Creek. These range from small gambling halls to mid-size resorts with amenities. Read on for a list of the places to stay and play for your next trip to Cripple Creek, including where to find slots, video poker, table games, live poker and sportsbooks.

Sports betting was legalized in Colorado after the passage of House Bill 19-1327 and voter approval of Proposition DD during the November 2019 Election 5. Sports betting became legal in May 2020, both onsite at casinos in Colorado's three gaming towns and online through casinos. Colorado state government legalized casino gambling in three towns – Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. Each of these towns is considered National Historic Districts. The purpose of this legislation was to preserve the history of these towns and to help them to foster more economic development, with the assistance of Lady Luck. Colorado Amendment 77 results: Measure giving casino towns more control of gambling approved Measure gives Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek more say over gaming rules.

2020's top casinos in Colorado include Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, Bronco Billy's Casino + Wildwood Casino. Gift & Specialty Shop, Brewery, Ghost Town.

Colorado law mandates a maximum bet of $100. This does not apply to sports betting or poker tournament buy-ins. All gamblers must be 21 years of age or older.

Cripple Creek Online & Retail Sports Betting

Several casinos in Cripple Creek offer either in-person or online sportsbooks, or both, among them the Double Eagle, the Colorado Grande, Johnny Nolon’s, Bronco Billy’s, Century Casino, and the Midnight Rose.

Colorado’s newly minted sports betting market has been a rousing success so far, bringing in millions of dollars in tax revenue. Cripple Creek hasn’t rolled out as many sportsbook options as its casino resort town neighbor to the north Black Hawk, but a handful of options are up and running.

Major players in the gambling industry like BetMGM and BetRivers have staked their claim in Cripple Creek, partnering with local casinos to offer a range of sports betting services in person and online. Some casinos have even launched their very own sportsbook, like BetWildwood, which has a sports betting app in addition to its retail location at the Wildwood Casino.

Cripple Creek Retail Sportsbooks

The following casinos in Cripple Creek have open sports betting windows or kiosks and are taking wagers right now.

Woody’s at Wildwood (Wildwood Casino)

Woody’s at Wildwood at the Wildwood Casino was the first to launch a sports betting window in Cripple Creek. Woody’s features a full bar and grill, a large TV wall, and a handful of self-serve kiosks. The casino launched its own online sports betting app, BetWildwood, in June 2020.

BetAmerica (Bronco Billy’s)

Bronco Billy’s in Cripple Creek is the second location in the city to launch a retail sportsbook. BetAmerica’s app has yet to launch, but for now there are 10 kiosks ready to take wagers on the Bronco Billy’s gaming floor. You can also place a bet at Bronco Billy’s Cashier window.

PointsBet (Double Eagle) – Coming Soon

International sports betting powerhouse, PointsBet, announced its launch in Colorado in November 2020. Although its retail sportsbook at Double Eagle is not yet open, PointsBet is already making a splash in Colorado. PointsBet established its US headquarters in Denver. The company also signed a partnership agreement with the Colorado Buffaloes and NBC Sports.

While waiting for the retail sportsbook to open, Colorado bettors can claim up to $1,500 in risk free bets using bonus code BIGBONUS.

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ISI-powered Kiosks (Colorado Grande and Johnny Nolon’s)

G Investments, which owns both Colorado Grande Casino and Johnny Nolon’s Casino in Cripple Creek, struck up a deal during summer 2020 to offer ISI-powered kiosks in its facilities. Johnny Nolon’s became the first of the two casinos to officially launch its retail sportsbook on August 1, 2020. Colorado Grande opened its retail sportsbook shortly thereafter on August 3, 2020.

In addition to its retail offerings, Johnny Nolon’s will be launching an app in partnership with Sportsbetting.com that will likely be available soon to CO sports bettors.

Online Cripple Creek Sportsbooks

You don’t even have to be physically in Cripple Creek to take advantage of its sportsbook offerings. Any land casino partnership with an online sportsbook includes access for sports bettors anywhere in Colorado, with in-person or app-based deposits/withdrawals available.

Live Cripple Creek Online Sportsbooks

BetRivers

Retail Partner: Triple Crown Casino (Brass Ass, McGills, Midnight Rose)

Bonus:Get up to $250 deposit bonus at BetRivers Colorado App

BetRivers offers a range of rewards and bonuses, ranging from small perks for small bets to larger “luxury” rewards for big bettors. Sports bettors can find moneyline bets, point spreads, and parlays on BetRivers, including its Jackpot Parlay, in which players can wager on three to eight random outcomes. If the bets all go their way, they win the jackpot.

BetMGM

Retail Partner: Triple Crown Casino (Brass Ass, McGills, Midnight Rose)

Bonus:Get up to $500 Risk-Free Bet at BetMGM Colorado App

MGM is a well-known entity in the gambling and sports betting world, so you know the company will stand behind its sports betting product. Bettors can find all of the usual lines on BetMGM, for major pro U.S. sports as well as less-common or occasional events.

BetMGM offers a risk-free bet of up to $500 for new users’ first wager with a minimum $10 deposit. BetMGM’s app is straightforward and easy to navigate, highlighting the most popular and timely lines right at the top of the screen. All of the menus are easy to access as well, and saves bettors time if they know exactly what they want to bet on.

BetWildwood

Retail Partner: Wildwood Casino

The distinction for the first Cripple Creek-based online sportsbook to launch goes to Wildwood Casino, which launched its self-branded BetWildwood sportsbook in June 2020.

BetWildwood has no minimums, so it’s welcoming to even lower-income bettors. The app offers live in-game betting, which allows bettors to watch odds change during a game in real-time. BetWildwood offers a single $50 free bet to new sign-ups.

Circa Sports

Retail Partner: Century Casinos Inc.

July 2020 saw the launch of the Circa Sports online sports betting app, brought in partnership with Century Casino Cripple Creek. Although Circa doesn’t offer any sign-up bonuses, it’s purported to be a solid option for sports betting enthusiasts.

Launching Soon Cripple Creek Online Sportsbooks

• BetAmerica (Partnered with Full House Resorts)
• Wynn (Partnered with Full House Resorts)
• SportsBetting.com (Partnered with Carousel Group)

A Brief History Of Cripple Creek, Colorado

This small town up on the slopes of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains got its name over 100 years ago when a scared calf tried to jump over a fence, fell into a gully, and broke its leg. Ever since then Cripple Creek has been a town of highs and lows.

Perhaps the biggest high came in 1890 when local cowboy Bob Womack found a vein of gold in Poverty Gulch ending a 16 year search for the precious material. The discovery led to a gold mining and population boom. In its heyday, Cripple Creek had up to 25,000 residents.

By 1920, things started slowing down as gold values plummeted. There was a brief resurgence of mining in the 1930s as gold value increased, but many mines closed down and never reopened during WW2.

In the years since, the population of Cripple Creek dwindled along with the other mining towns around Pikes Peak. In 1991, Colorado state voters approved a measure to allow slots gambling in the three historic mining towns, Cripple Creek, Black Hawk, and Century City. This served as the beginning of another high for Cripple Creek that has every indication of continuing on for many years.

Cripple Creek Colorado Casinos

Bronco Billy’s

Address: 233 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Opened in 1991, Bronco Billy’s Casino is a great spot for 800+ slots, some table games, and a nice meal at the #1 Steakhouse in Southern Colorado. In fact, Bronco Billy’s is connected to two other casinos with a number of great games and restaurants operated by the Full House Resorts. You’ll find that there is a lot to do inside these three well-appointed casinos.

Century Casino

Address: 200 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

It’s hard to miss the neon lights of the Century Casino in Cripple Creek. Operated by Century Casinos, Inc., this hotspot was first opened in 2010. Century Casino has hundreds of video slots and video poker machines. They also have a selection of table games, including blackjack, poker, and roulette. If you get hungry while playing, stop in at their restaurant the Mid City Grill or grab a drink at one of the two bars. Guests can also stay at their 21-room hotel for the night or a weekend.

Christmas Casino (soon to be Sir William’s Casino)

Address: 279 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Perhaps the most unique casino in Cripple Creek is the Christmas Casino and Inn. The casino floor is decorated to the nines with holiday red and green trim. The casino floor is also host to a 15 ft. Christmas tree and an authentic German Christmas pyramid. It also boasts 150 of some of the most popular slot machines for guests. You’ll also have the opportunity to rent a room at the inn. There are 12 rooms, each one dedicated to a different Christmas character, like Santa or Rudolph. Sadly, Christmas Casino will soon be closed forever to make way for a new casino, dubbed Sir William’s Casino.

Colorado Grande Casino

Address: 300 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Located in one of the most historic buildings in town, the Colorado Grande Casino is considered the place to go for an authentic Cripple Creek experience. Over 225 slots and video poker games await players at this casino. If you are in the mood for some live action, check out Jack’s at the Grande for a range of table games, including poker and blackjack. Plus, you can stop in for a meal at the casual dining spot, Maggie’s Restaurant. The Colorado Grande also has a small hotel upstairs with seven rooms.

Johnny Nolon’s Saloon & Gambling Emporium

Address: 301 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Visitors to Cripple Creek who are looking for a win should stop in at Johnny Nolon’s Saloon and Gambling Emporium. This historic casino boasts some of the loosest slots in town! They also have some very high progressive slots that get up to $30,000 plus or more. Johnny Nolon’s currently has a deal with the Colorado Grande to offer rooms through their hotel. Guests can also use their comps to pay for the room. Johnny’s Restaurant, a full-service place, offers dine-in most of the day and has food available for take out 24 hours a day.

McGills, Midnight Rose and Brass Ass

McGills, Midnight Rose and Brass Ass are sister casinos under the Triple Crown Casinos brand. Each has its own casino but share amenities. McGills offers only slots and video poker. Midnight Rose adds table games and a nine-table poker room, roulette, craps, blackjack and Three Card Poker.

This casino complex is home to the only poker room in town. It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. The main game is spread limit Texas Hold’em. There is a daily no-limit Texas Hold’em tournament on weekends.

The entertainment complex offers several amenities. The hotel has five types of rooms: standard rooms, Roman Suite, Royal Suite, Western Suite and Full-Size Suite. There are four restaurants on the property. This includes the 24-hour Miner’s Pick.

Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino

Address: 256 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813

A Victorian Era-style casino, the Midnight Rose is operated by Triple Crown Casinos. Located in the heart of Cripple Creek, the Midnight Rose is connected to two other casinos operated by Triple Crown.If you like slots, you’ll find over 300 of them inside, along with a lovely themed restaurant called The Down Under, and a casual joint called, Dynamite Dick’s upstairs. The Midnight Rose also offers standard and deluxe rooms in its hotel where you can stay while playing.

The Brass Ass

Address: 264 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO. 80813

Established in 1995, The Brass Ass easily carries off the western mining camp theme with a traditional exterior facade and a bold as brass donkey on display inside. Guests will want to spend all day trying out their over 265 slots and video poker games, including a selection of nickel slots. They also have live table games including poker, blackjack, and roulette and craps. Before leaving, be sure to drop in at the Miner’s Pick restaurant for a grab-and-go meal.

McGills Hotel & Casino

Address: 232 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813

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The only Irish-themed hotel and casino in Cripple Creek, McGills is owned and operated by Triple Crown Casinos. It has a beautiful mezzanine overlooking the casino floor with green decor throughout. You’ll also enjoy hearty grub at their pub called, McGills Pint & Platter pub. With more than 300 slots, there is plenty to entertain you. McGills has an attached hotel allowing you easy access to the casino. It’s also connected to two other casinos owned by Triple Crown.

The Double Eagle Hotel and Casino

Address: 442 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Located in historic downtown Cripple Creek, the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino is home to over 450 slot machines on two floors. It also has live table games. You can dine in at Lombard’s casual restaurant any day of the week, or reserve a table at Winfield’s on Friday and Saturday nights. There are also multiple bars with snacks and drinks available 24/7. When you get tired, book a room at their hotel with a selection of standard, superior, deluxe, and presidential rooms.

Wildwood Casino

Address: 119 N. Fifth St, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Opened in 2008, Wildwood Casino claims that it is the Highest Casino in the World with an elevation of 9,593 ft. Located a few blocks north of Cripple Creek’s casino district, the Wildwood is worth the walk. They boast a large casino floor with over 500 slots and video poker games, as well as 11 table games for players. They have partnered with the Gold King Inn to offer lodging in their 67 rooms for guests. Wildwood has also started construction on a 100+ room hotel that will be located next to the casino.

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Cripple Creek Colorado Casinos FAQ

Cripple Creek is about 44 miles west of Colorado Springs on Route 67.

Options include blackjack, craps, roulette, Three Card Poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em.

Colorado allows bets up to $100 at casino games. Most table games have a $2 to $5 minimum bet.

Yes. Colorado bettors may place wagers on mobile apps anywhere in the state.

No. Colorado does not permit smoking in casinos.

Yes. There is a nine-table poker room at Midnight Rose.

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