Colorado’s commercial casinos generated $103.2 million in revenue during July, marking a 2.9% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the $100 million threshold for the month.
Data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue showed continued growth across the state’s gaming industry, with both slot machines and table games contributing to the increase. The results reflect steady performance across Colorado’s three casino markets: Black Hawk, Cripple Creek, and Central City.
Slot machines remained the dominant source of gaming revenue in Colorado during July. The segment generated $89.2 million, accounting for the vast majority of casino earnings for the month. That figure represented a 2.6% increase compared to July of the previous year.
Table games also delivered positive results, producing $14.1 million in revenue. While table games contributed a smaller share of the overall total, growth in the category outpaced slot machines, increasing 4.5% year over year.
The combination of gains from both gaming segments helped push statewide revenue above the $100 million mark, a notable milestone for Colorado’s casino industry during the summer season.
Black Hawk continued to generate the highest amount of casino revenue among Colorado’s gaming regions. Casinos in the city reported $78 million in total revenue during July, representing a 2.5% increase from the same month in 2025.
Slot revenue in Black Hawk rose 2.5%, while table game revenue increased 2.3%. The market’s performance reinforced its position as the primary driver of Colorado’s casino industry, accounting for more than three-quarters of statewide revenue during the month.
Black Hawk has long served as the center of Colorado’s commercial gaming sector, attracting visitors from the Denver metropolitan area and other parts of the state.
Cripple Creek also delivered positive results in July. Revenue in the market rose 2.8% year over year to $18.1 million. Slot machines generated $17 million, up 1.5%, while table game revenue climbed nearly 30% to $1.1 million.
The substantial increase in table game revenue suggests growing player activity in that segment, even as slot machines continued to account for most gaming revenue in the region.
Central City recorded the strongest overall percentage growth among the state’s casino markets. Revenue climbed 7.1% to $7.1 million during July.
Slot revenue in Central City increased 6.2% to approximately $7 million. Table games, while representing a relatively small portion of the market, experienced significant growth, rising 74.5% to more than $143,000.
July’s results indicate that Colorado’s casino industry continues to see steady expansion despite a mature market environment. Growth was recorded across all three gaming regions and in both major revenue categories.
While slot machines remain the foundation of casino revenue statewide, stronger growth rates among table games highlight changing player activity in certain markets. The performance also demonstrates the importance of regional diversity, with Central City and Cripple Creek contributing meaningful gains alongside Black Hawk’s much larger revenue base.
By surpassing $100 million in monthly revenue, Colorado casinos added another strong month to the state’s 2026 gaming calendar, supported by broad-based gains throughout the market.
