The casino formerly known as Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk near Denver has closed down. But a new casino filled the space and is already open for business.
Recently, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for the grand opening of the Horseshoe Black Hawk casino. The property is owned by Caeser’s Entertainment. The building’s exterior has been given a makeover and the casino floor is “reimagined”.
But the renovations don’t stop there. Horseshoe Black Hawk will remain open as more changes will be made from now through the fall months.
The Horseshoe Black Hawk casino joins a long list of brick-and-mortar casinos in Colorado. Norris Hamilton, senior VP, and general manager of the casino said:
“The transformation into the iconic Horseshoe brand will only enhance the experience for our guests. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this legendary brand to Colorado and continue to offer unparalleled and elevated experiences.”
Another change to the former Isle Casino property
Horseshoe’s new home has gone through a handful of changes in the last five years. Here’s a timeline of the major events that have impacted the casino grounds:
- 2017: Eldorado Resorts buys Isle Casino along with Lady Luck Casino, a Black Hawk sister property. This was part of Eldorado’s $1.7 billion purchase of Isle of Capri Casinos. And its 14th establishment in the United States.
- 2019: The Isle completed $35 million in resort renovations
- 2020: Eldorado and Caesars signed a ground-breaking merger, retaining the name Caesars
What’s in store for bettors at Horseshoe Black Hawk casino?
These are the highlight features of the Horseshoe Black Hawk:
- 42,400 square feet of gaming space
- 900 slot machines
- 27 table games
- Caesars sportsbook and sports betting kiosks
- 404-room hotel
In addition, guests can look forward to the following dining and drink options:
- Roxy Restaurant and Bar
- Lone Wolf Bar
- Farmer’s Pick Cafe
- Dash Cafe
- Starbucks
Horseshoe casino joins a competitive gambling market in Black Hawk
Black Hawk is located about 35 miles west of Denver in Gilpin County. It’s mainly a tourist town, as it had a population of just 127 according to the 2020 United States Census.
Black Hawk claims the title of least populous city in Colorado. Also, Black Hawk was a mining town during the mid-1800s.
Nowadays, the Black Hawk is known for its abundance of gaming options. Here are all the casinos that call it home:
- Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
- Bally’s Black Hawk East
- Black Hawk North
- Bally’s Black Hawk West
- Bull Durham Casino
- Lady Luck Casino
- Monarch Casino Resort Spa
- Red Dolly Casino
- Saratoga Casino
- Sasquatch Casino
- The Gilpin Casino
- The Lodge Casino
- Wild Card Saloon
- Z Casino