Century Casino & Hotel Central City is one of 40 casinos housed in the state of Colorado. Located in the gambling town of Central City, the Century Casino & Hotel opened its doors in 2006 as a joint enterprise between Tollgate Venture LLC and Century Casinos Inc.
Half of the Century Casino & Hotel is located in the building formerly known as The Tollgate Casino, and the other half of the casino was newly built in 2006. After its remodel, the property became one of the largest and most active casinos in the historic mining town of Central City.
Century Casino & Hotel offers has a vast selection of popular slots and video poker machines. The casino also features an intimate table gaming area where gamblers can try their hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps. While Century does not have a poker room, it does feature a poker table. Poker-based games can also be found among the six gaming tables. For the convenience of its patrons, Century Casino also offers 24-hour gaming and alcohol service.
In addition to the gaming floor, the casino offers two eateries, a 26-room boutique hotel, and a massive parking garage.
Legalized sports gambling has offered Colorado casinos the opportunity to expand into new gaming territory. To get in on the action, Century Casinos Inc. has partnered with sportsbook operator Circa Sports.
Century Casino & Hotel Central City
Address: 102 Main St, Central City, Colorado, 80427
Owner / Operator: Century Casinos Inc
Hours: 24 hours / 7 days a week
Casino games: approx. 464 slots & video poker, 4 blackjack, 1 craps, 1 roulette
Sportsbook: Circa Sports launched its mobile sports betting app on July 1.
Poker: No poker room
Century Casino Sportsbook
In November 2019, Colorado voters narrowly passed Proposition DD, which legalized sports gambling throughout the state.
In response, Century Casinos Inc. became partners with Circa Sports in February 2020 to begin offering online/mobile sports betting to Colorado customers. Circa and Century struck a 15-year agreement that included a share of net gambling profits, a market access fee and guaranteed earnings.
Century Casinos and Circa Sports can launch their online and mobile sports betting app whenever they obtain final approval from Colorado regulators. However, Century Casinos recently announced that its timeline for its mobile sports betting app remains uncertain because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Century Casinos holds two Colorado master licenses. While the gaming enterprise is actively negotiating with potential sportsbooks, Century has not yet announce its next business partner.
Century Casino gaming floor
Century Casino features nearly 500 popular slot and video poker machines. The casino also features a more intimate table gaming area where risk-takers can try their hands at roulette or other table games.
In addition to its poker table, Century Casino offers all the legal table games including, blackjack, craps, roulette and poker-based games. Specifically, the casino hosts one craps, one roulette and four blackjack tables.
Century Casino Players Club
Century Casino & Hotel offers the Century Casino Players Club. There’s no charge to sign up, and rewards include:
- Dining discounts and compensations
- Point multipliers
- Mail offers
- Prize drawings
- Free play
- Room and suite upgrades
Members start in the Gold Club. They can earn valuable rewards and opportunities by playing their favorite table games and slot machines. Reward offerings include:
- Cruise invites
- Birthday gifts
- Monthly insta-play
- Insta-comp
- Insta-draw
The Players Club also offers sign-up incentives, such as $50 of free gameplay, to new members. The club also has everyday promotions, such as free prime rib dinners or compensated salad and soup buffets.
Beyond the gold-level membership, Century Casino also offers a three-tiered VIP program to its elite gamblers. The VIP program entices with more prizes and opportunities, such as ocean cruises, cash rewards, multipliers and free hotel accommodations.
Members must achieve a certain amount of points in six months to earn their way into the VIP Platinum Club.
The first tier after gold membership is the Platinum Club, which requires 60,000 base points. The Platinum Club includes all the gold-level perks, plus:
- Invites to VIP events
- 10-20 extra entries into weekly drawings
- Free lodging twice a week
- Monthly any-day multiplier coupon
- Birthday gift
The VIP program’s second tier is the Platinum Pro Club, which requires 180,000 base points. The Platinum Pro includes all the platinum perks as well as its set of rewards that include:
- $100 cash bonus with birthday gift
- 30-40 extra entries into weekly drawings
- Free lodging three times weekly
- Priority dining seating
- Double entry into VIP drawings
Last but not least, the Platinum Premier is the Players Club’s third and final tier. Club members must earn 360,000 points in six months to qualify for this VIP tier.
Premier members are offered added rewards and perks such as:
- Birthday gift plus $200 cash
- Free hotel stays four times per week
- One hour of early check-in/late check-out
With all that Century Casino & Hotel has to offer, racking up points and climbing the VIP tiers shouldn’t be too difficult.
Century Casino hotel and amenities
Century Hotel features 26 rooms with breathtaking views of the historic mining town of Central City. The surrounding natural vistas and historical sites make Century Hotel a destination for locals and travelers alike.
After a night of gambling, casino-goers can rest on the hotel’s pillowtop mattresses or unwind with their favorite show on the flat-paneled TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. All rooms are climate controlled and include a mini-fridge, coffeemaker and in-room safe.
Suites are also available upon request. Select suites feature luxury additions such as HDTV, jacuzzi-style tubs and fireplaces.
Century Casino banquets and event hosting
Century Casino has the ideal space for nearly any type of party or event. The casino features catering services and two large spaces: the Vintage Room and the Banquet Room, which are suitable for conducting business or tying the knot.
Vintage Room: Perfect for gatherings of 30 or less, it is famous for its elegant and rustic atmosphere that heightens the historical ambiance of Central City. The Vintage Room features a private restroom, and custom menus and decor are available upon request.
Banquet Room: Secluded from the action of the casino floor, this is a great space to hold meetings and seminars, or to host dinner events and special occasions. In fact, the Banquet Room hosts up to 80 guests, and features audio and visual presentation equipment.
Century Casino dining
In addition to comfortable guest rooms and an expansive gaming floor, Century Casino & Hotel has two restaurants where guests can grab a quick bite or enjoy a sit-down dining experience.
Mid City Grill: This restaurant boasts an unforgettable dining experience where patrons can escape the hustle and bustle of the gaming floor. The menu includes prime rib, a soup-and-salad buffet and delicious daily specials. The Mid City Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can find the eatery on the lower level of the casino.
Retro Deli and Tavern: Featuring grand selections for casino-goers looking for grab-and-go options, the deli offers tasty food, drink and specialty coffee options. The Retro Deli and Tavern is open late, offering midnight snacks and drinks to night owls. The deli also features a noodle bar where guests can make custom pasta creations. It is popular for its ice cream and fresh oven-baked pizza.
History of Century Casino & Hotel Central City
Century Casino started in the building formerly known as the Tollgate Casino in Central City. The building was renovated to nearly double its size, and Century Casinos Inc. and Tollgate Ventures jointly opened the new Century Casino & Hotel in 2006. The project led to Century Casino becoming one of the largest casinos in the gambling hub of Colorado.
At the time, Tollgate owned 35% of the property; however, Century Casino Inc. purchased Tollgate’s stake for around $3.3 million in December 2007.
The Central City Casino was voted Denver’s Best Casino 2012-2018 in the annual Cityvoter.com A-list contest.