Ever since the gold rush days of the 1800s, folks have come to Colorado to strike it rich. Today, people can test their luck at nearly 40 casinos in Colorado, where you can play slots, poker, craps and roulette; many casinos are open 24 hours a day and offer a maximum wager of $100. In addition, several casinos also offer lodging, dining and entertainment. Our three mountain gambling towns are easy to get to and even fun for the whole family. Central City and Black Hawk are located within a mile of each other, just 34 miles west of Denver. Cripple Creek is 48 miles west of Colorado Springs. Several casinos offer economical round-trip transportation to and from Denver and Colorado Springs; many transportation deals include free drinks and gambling tokens as well.