Tag: Black Hawk
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The only casino in Black Hawk where smoking is allowed, even encouraged. If that bothers you, get outta town, Yankee! I stopped by Wild Card Saloon every day and was finding plays. Yes, I’m not much of a smoker, so that did bother me a bit, but finding decent plays was the antidote. For such…
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As you walk in at Sasquatch Casino, you will be greeted by this guy: There are some advantage slots too, but this is the highlight. It’s a small casino with a few games worth checking if you happen to be in that area, but it’s the last casino in Black Hawk and a decent walk…
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Somehow, this small casino has three floors. Are there tons of advantage games at Big Foot Casino? Not really, but there are some, and I was often finding at least something on my periodic stops throughout my weeklong stay in Black Hawk. Location-wise, it’s a bit out of the way from the real action at…
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Bull Durham Casino is a real hole-in-the-wall type of place, but I don’t mean that as a negative. No, it’s not chock-full of advantage games or anything like thatโin fact, there’s very littleโbut it’s a charming spot to check out. Located near The Gilpin, Saratoga Casino, and Wild Card Saloon, Bull Durham Casino ended up…
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Nothing much stands out about Saratoga Casino in Black Hawk. The place is located near The Gilpin and across the street from Wild Card Saloon and Bull Durham. Saratoga Casino is a step up in “class,” if you want to call it that, from Wild Card Saloon and Bull Durham, but it’s not a great…
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I got a bit turned around at Ballyโs initially, as the layout is confusing if you’re not familiar with it. It extends from one side of the street to the other and has sections all over; it’s kind of labyrinth-like. Entrances and exits appear in unexpected places too. But who cares…how are the slots? They’re…
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Monarch is the granddaddy of casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. It has the most advantage games, by far, and with it the most competition. Still, in the week I was in Colorado, I found myself at Monarch more than any other casino. Oh, and if you’re into free hot chocolate, they have the best of…
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The Gilpin is up the street from Ameristar and The Lodge, heading up toward Saratoga, Bull Durham, and a few other small casinos. (This photo, above, is not of the casino. It’s not that small!) What’s nice about The Gilpin is that it’s open 24 hours a day, which not all casinos in Black Hawk…
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I was also a fan of Ameristar during my week-long trip to Black Hawk. Across from The Lodge and Bally’s, Ameristar has a kind of upscale feel when you walk in. There are plenty of advantage games and two floors. I’d say the competition is similar to what you’d see at The Lodge: present but…
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I would certainly make The Lodge part of your loop if you’re ever in Black Hawk, Colorado. While there’s competitionโthere’s competition everywhere, friendโit’s not overwhelming, and there are plenty of advantage games. Located across from Bally’s and Ameristar, The Lodge has a bit of everything and is centrally located. Right when you walk in, you’ll…