Bronco Billy’s Casino is one of Cripple Creek’s original casinos, opening its doors in October 1991. The row of buildings where you find Bronco Billy’s is home to two other sister casinos, all of which Full House Resorts operate: The Christmas Casino & Inn, and Billy’s Casino. The casino has a stellar reputation, with the Gazette awarding it the title of Best Casino in Colorado eight years running. It is home to over 400 slot machines, though between the three properties there are 800 slots and 10 table games.
In 2018, a $70 million expansion was also approved. The new project includes a 6-story hotel with 199 rooms, a new parking garage, and renovations to the games floor. This has sparked controversy over preserving the towns historic character, but nevertheless there is an exciting time ahead for Bronco Billy’s Casino.
- Address: 233 E. Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
- Opening Times: 24 hours, seven days per week
- Hotel: Yes
- Loyalty Program: Mile High Rewards loyalty program
- Gaming: 435 slots and video machines
- Restaurants and Bars: The Home Café, Baja Billy’s Cantina, The Steakhouse, The Crippled Cow, & Rudy’s Diner
Games
At Bronco Billy’s Casino, you will be spoilt for choice as the casino is home to 435 different slots. They have a huge variety of the latest and most modern games, but there are also old-school favorites found on the games floor. Numerous progressive jackpot slots are also available for your chance to win big! Additionally, although classified as separate casinos, both Billy’s Casino and the Christmas Casino are under the same roof, and between them have a further 400 slots.
Moreover, while Bronco Billy’s Casino is a slot-only casino, Billy’s Casino offers table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and 3-Card Poker. With all three casinos being part of the same property you can easily go between the three and play the best of what each offers.
Casino Loyalty Program
Bronco Billy’s Casino has a loyalty rewards program called Mile High Rewards. This works via a point system and tier points are earnt by playing casino games:
- Slots: 1 tier point = $1
- Video Poker: 1 tier point = $5
- Table Games: Varies depending on bet placed and number of hands played
All members can exchange their tier points for free play in the casino. They also have point multipliers and exclusive mail offers based on your play in the casino. Comp points are also earnt which can be exchanged for food and drink in any of the casino’s restaurants, hotel stays, or merchandise.
The membership program has five tiers. Which tier you sit in depends on the number of points earn over a six-month period. The higher your tier, the better the promotions available. For example, E.I.P members are given a free cruise, a free four-night holiday, exclusive VIP events, and more! The tier you are in also determines how the value of your point multipliers so the more you spend, the more you earn.
Full details of their membership tiers and benefits are as follows:
Sportsbook Services
As of 1st May 2020, sports betting is now legal in Colorado after Proposition DD passed last November. The Colorado Gaming Commission awarded Bronco Billy’s Casino its master license, allowing it to offer sports betting. Following reopening after COVID-19 related closures, the casino has already rolled out its onsite sportsbook. You can place wagers on football, soccer, baseball, auto racing, and more!
Online sports betting is also legal, and Bronco Billy’s Casino is making steps towards launching an online sportsbook. Full House Resorts have partnered with several internet operators. The company secured an agreement with the UK operator Smarkets in September last year. Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has also partnered with Full House, allowing them to operate their BetAmerica Sportsbook in the state. Shortly after, the operators made a third agreement with Wynn Resorts.
Smarkets SBK sports betting mobile app was launched in Colorado 4th June 2020 and you can legally place wagers on this site for real money. The release dates for Wynn Sports and BetAmerica have yet to be released.
Hotel
There is a 24-room hotel attached to Bronco Billy’s Casino. The rooms are known for their historic charm and the décor is based upon the mining history surrounding the Cripple Creek area. They offer standard rooms or the option for suites for people wanting more space and extra luxury. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free breakfast.
On top of this, there is a $70 million expansion underway. Full House is building a brand new six-story hotel with 200 new rooms. Bronco Billy’s Casino is hoping this will help retain casino guests as, currently, there is only space for 15% of players to stay the night. They are hoping this will open in 2020.
Dining and Bars
Bronco Billy’s Casino is home to five restaurants covering everything from quick bites and slices of pizza, to Mexican food and fine dining steakhouses:
- The Home Café: Serves a range of all-day breakfasts, burgers, and sandwiches for great value. Take a look at their menu for more information. Open 6am – 12am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday and Sunday.
- Baja Billy’s Cantina: Mexican restaurant with fajitas, tacos, and burritos on the menu. They are open from 12pm from Thursday to Sunday.
- The Steakhouse: Fine dining steak restaurant serving ribeye steaks, prime rib, lobster tails, and more! They are known as one of the favorite steakhouses in Colorado having won Gold in the Best of Teller 2019, and so it is worth making a reservation is you plan on eating here. Opening times are from 4pm Thursday to Sunday.
- The Crippled Cow: A relaxed and cozy pizzeria offering a huge range of wood-fired pizzas; take a look at their menu here. You can wash down your dinner with one of their Craft Beers. Open from 10am – 8pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and from 9am – 10pm Friday & Saturday.
- Rudy’s Diner: Part of the Christmas Casino & Inn, this is the newest restaurant offering a traditional American menu where you can choose from dirty burgers, hotdogs, corndogs, and shakes. They open at noon from Thursday to Sunday.
Online Gambling
In Colorado, it is illegal to partake in online casino gambling for real money. Therefore, there are no online slots or casino games offered by Bronco Billy’s Casino. However, as of 1st May 2020, online sports gambling is legal. Bronco Billy’s Casino has formed partnerships with three online providers: BetAmerica, Smarkets, and Wynn. BetAmerica and Wynn Sports have yet to release their sportsbook mobile apps, however, Smarkets launched their SBK app on 4th June 2020. The app has great sports coverage, interesting wagering options, and is designed with a social form of betting in mind.