The historic City of Black Hawk is in Colorado and gamblers are spoilt for choice when it comes to both online and land-based casinos. There are several land-based casinos to visit, and it can be difficult to know where to begin thanks to the excellent selection. Continue below as we look at the 5 must visit casinos in Black Hawk.

Ameristar is not only home to a fantastic casino but also a luxurious hotel, meaning you can stay on the premises in style. The casino boasts a lovely rustic design, thanks to the slate floors, wooden beams, and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces. You will find close to 1,500 different games to play at Ameristar, with slots leading the way. There are over 1,000 slot games to enjoy plus a range of a table games and live poker opportunities. Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Mississippi Stud are all available at Ameristar and it is one of the leading casinos in Black Hawk.

In addition to the casino, Ameristar has a superb bar stool sportsbook. This is the most recent addition to the premises, and you will find 13 betting kiosks, several big screens for viewing the action and one massive 24-foot video wall. Located on the second floor of the casino, you can bet on all your favorite sports including football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, boxing, golf, UFC, tennis, and motor racing to name but a few. If you wish, you can have a wager using the Barstool Sportsbook app, meaning Ameristar has one of the most popular CO sports betting apps. However, there are many top sports betting apps available in Colorado and they each come with their own welcome bonus and exclusive offers.

Moving on and we come to the Isle Casino, which makes it into the top 5 must visit Black Hawk casinos due to its sheer size. There is so much to discover including over 900 slot machines, more than 25 table games, and a live poker room. Complete with several bars, a fine dining restaurant and hotel, Isle Casino is up there with the best casinos in Black Hawk.

In terms of historic venues, Lady Luck Casino is a must visit as the first large casino to open in Black Hawk. Lady Luck opened for business in 1993 and started with the casino floor only before expanding to include a restaurant on the second floor and more recently, a hotel. The casino floor is built around an 1880s railroad theme and comes complete with over 500 casino games, including slots and table games. In addition, there is a skywalk that connects Lady Luck with Isle Casino, meaning you can move freely between the two without ever having to step a foot on the sidewalk.

Next, we have the Golden Gates Casino, and this remains one of the largest casino rooms in Black Hawk despite opening back in 1991. There are 18 live poker tables in the Golden Gates Casino and that makes it one of the top casinos in Black Hawk for those who want to play poker. In addition, there are close to 300 slots and table games to play plus Golden Gates Casino is renowned for holding some of the biggest poker tournaments in Colorado.

For those who want a more intimate casino experience, we recommend the Golden Gulch Casino. This is the sister property of Golden Gates Casino but holds under 200 games. However, the Colorado-style rustic theme, which is evident from the exterior through to the gaming floor plus the old historic jailhouse in the basement, make Golden Gulch Casino a must visit in Black Hawk.