Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Overview

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk is the largest and most luxurious casino hotel in Colorado, operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation. Located in Black Hawk — one of three Colorado mountain towns where limited gaming was approved by voters in 1990 — Ameristar transformed the historic mining town landscape with its full-scale resort offering that competes directly with regional Las Vegas-style destinations.

Black Hawk sits in Gilpin County at approximately 8,000 feet elevation in the Rocky Mountain foothills, accessible via US-6 from Interstate 70. The 40-mile distance from Denver makes it the most accessible Colorado casino destination for the Front Range metropolitan area of over 3 million residents. Ameristar's 33-story hotel tower dominates the Black Hawk skyline and offers dramatic mountain views from upper floors.

Gaming

The casino floor features over 1,500 slot machines and electronic gaming alongside 40+ live table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and specialty poker games. Colorado removed its bet limit ceiling entirely in 2021, allowing Ameristar to offer true high-limit gaming for the first time in the state's regulated history. A dedicated poker room runs cash games. The Ameristar Rewards loyalty program provides tier-based benefits across Boyd Gaming properties nationwide.

Hotel & Spa

The 33-story hotel tower is the tallest building in Colorado outside of Denver, offering over 500 rooms and suites with mountain and canyon views. The Spa Monfort delivers comprehensive wellness treatments in an alpine-inspired setting. Resort amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and concierge services oriented to both gaming guests and Front Range day-trippers seeking an overnight mountain escape.

Dining

Ameristar's dining portfolio spans a AAA Four Diamond steakhouse, a buffet, casual dining outlets, and multiple bars throughout the gaming floor. The views from the upper-floor restaurant — looking out over the Clear Creek Canyon and surrounding Rocky Mountain terrain — are among the most scenic of any casino dining experience in the western United States.

Getting There

Located at 111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, on the main casino corridor of Black Hawk's gaming district. Approximately 40 miles west of Denver via I-70 and US-6. Free parking garage attached.