The Gilpin Casino · Black Hawk

About The Gilpin Casino

The Gilpin Casino is a Colorado-licensed gaming property at 111 Main Street in Black Hawk, Colorado, owned and operated by Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. The casino opened in 1992 — the second year of legal casino gaming in Colorado following Amendment 4’s passage in November 1990 — and runs 379 gaming machines and 5 table games on a 24/7 schedule. A Winners Club loyalty program, restaurant, self-parking, and valet are on site. The minimum gambling age is 21, and gaming is regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming. Phone: (303) 582-1133; website: thegilpincasino.com.

Black Hawk sits in the Clear Creek gulch at approximately 8,000 feet of elevation, roughly 40 miles west of Denver via Colorado 119 and US-6. Main Street in Black Hawk is the central spine of the gaming district. The Gilpin Casino’s 111 Main Street address puts it in the middle of that corridor. Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. is a Las Vegas–based gaming company that operates properties in multiple states, bringing national gaming company infrastructure — loyalty program management, promotions, and floor configuration — to a Colorado mountain gaming venue with over 30 years of continuous operation on the same address.

The 1992 opening means The Gilpin predates the 2009 bet limit increase by 17 years. It was established during the original $5 maximum bet era and adapted through the expansion years that added Roulette and Craps to the Colorado commercial gaming roster in 2009.

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The Gilpin Casino

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The Gilpin Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado

Table Games and Gaming Floor

The Gilpin Casino runs 5 table game positions including 3 Card Poker, Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette, alongside 379 gaming machines spanning slot machines and video poker.

Craps and Roulette became available at Colorado commercial casinos in 2009 when the state raised the maximum bet limit from $5 to $100 and simultaneously authorized both game types. The Gilpin’s 5-table lineup includes both, giving it the full post-2009 Colorado commercial gaming menu. At 5 tables, this is a compact table game floor — concurrent Craps, Roulette, and Blackjack sessions require efficient scheduling but provide the full game variety.

3 Card Poker is the additional specialty table game — players form the best three-card hand from three dealt cards against the dealer’s three-card hand, with an ante bet and optional Pair Plus side bet. The 379-machine count on the slot floor places The Gilpin in the mid-scale tier of Black Hawk properties.

Winners Club Loyalty Program

The Gilpin Casino operates the Winners Club loyalty program. Members earn points through slot machine and table game play at the property, redeemable for casino benefits. Promotions and events are maintained at thegilpincasino.com and on the Gilpin Casino Facebook and YouTube channels.

Dining and Amenities

A restaurant, self-parking, and valet are on site at The Gilpin Casino. No hotel is part of this property. Dining information is confirmed in our directory data. Restaurant hours and current menu should be confirmed at thegilpincasino.com or by calling (303) 582-1133. The 24/7 operation means the restaurant maintains a schedule aligned with the around-the-clock gaming floor.

Location

The Gilpin Casino is at 111 Main Street in Black Hawk, Colorado. Denver is approximately 40 miles east via Colorado 119 and US-6. Valet and self-parking are on site.

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Jacobs Entertainment's 1992 Black Hawk casino — Craps, Roulette, Winners Club, and 24/7 valet

The Gilpin Casino is a mid-scale Black Hawk property with the full Colorado post-2009 game menu: Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, and 3 Card Poker across 5 tables, alongside 379 machines. Jacobs Entertainment's national casino operation infrastructure shows in the active Winners Club, maintained website, and regular promotions calendar. The 1992 opening gives The Gilpin over 30 years on Main Street — a consistent presence through every phase of Colorado's gaming development. Confirm current table minimums and promotions at thegilpincasino.com.

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Priya Sharma

Responsible Gaming Editor