The Centennial State hits a "Rocky Mountain High" when it comes to casino revenue.
Colorado casinos generated $97.5 million in gaming revenue in September 2026, a 3.4% increase compared with the same month last year. Slot machines supplied most of that total, while table games posted faster percentage growth.
It's a trend that we have been following all year.
The figures, from the Colorado Department of Revenue and Division of Gaming, show how the state’s three commercial casino markets performed. Black Hawk led in revenue and growth, Cripple Creek recorded gains, and Central City finished below its September 2025 results.
September Revenue at Casinos in Colorado
September’s statewide total included $82.7 million from slot machines and $14.8 million from table games. Slot revenue increased 3% year over year, while table game revenue rose 5.7%.
These figures represent adjusted gross proceeds, or AGP, the revenue measure used in the state’s gaming reports. They should not be confused with the total amount players wagered.
For example, September slot wagering, listed as “coins in,” exceeded $1 billion. Slot AGP totaled approximately $82.7 million. Keeping those measures separate helps readers understand the difference between gambling activity and reported casino revenue.
The report covers commercial casino gaming in Black Hawk, Cripple Creek, and Central City. Tribal gaming and sports betting are not included in these totals.
Black Hawk Leads Colorado Casinos
Black Hawk generated $73.9 million in September revenue, an increase of 4.5% from a year earlier. It delivered both the largest revenue total and the strongest overall growth among the three markets.
Slot machines brought in $60.2 million, up 4.3%. Table games added $13.7 million, a 5.4% increase.
Those results highlight Black Hawk’s central role in the statewide casino industry. Its revenue represented roughly three-quarters of Colorado’s September total, meaning changes in this market carry considerable weight in the statewide results.
Black Hawk also accounted for most of Colorado’s table game revenue, with its $13.7 million total far ahead of the other two markets.
Cripple Creek Records Steady Growth
Cripple Creek casinos generated $17.4 million in September, up 2.8% year over year. Slots remained the main revenue source, contributing $16.4 million and growing 2.1%.
Table games produced about $1 million, an increase of 16.4%. That was the strongest table game growth rate among the three markets, although it came from a much smaller revenue base than Black Hawk’s.
The distinction matters: a higher percentage increase does not always mean a larger dollar gain. Cripple Creek’s results show improvement across both major gaming categories, with slots still accounting for nearly all local revenue.
Central City Revenue Moves Lower
Central City was the only Colorado casino market to report a September decline. Revenue totaled $6.2 million, down 6.2% compared with September 2025.
Slot revenue fell 5.5% to $6.1 million. Table game revenue dropped 32.6% to approximately $114,300.
Despite the sharper percentage decline at tables, slots remained the much larger part of Central City’s business. The market’s overall decrease also contrasts with the gains recorded in Black Hawk and Cripple Creek.
These differences show why statewide growth does not necessarily reflect conditions in every casino town.
Slot Machines Remain the Main Revenue Driver
Across casinos in Colorado, September’s report listed 10,495 slot machines and 252 table games. Multi-denomination slots generated $54.4 million, making them the largest slot revenue category.
Penny slots followed with $17.3 million, while $1 slots contributed about $8.1 million. Together, these figures show how strongly statewide revenue depends on slot play, even as table games post faster annual growth.
September slot revenue was below August’s $88.5 million. Table revenue also slipped from August’s $15.5 million, showing that annual growth can occur alongside a monthly slowdown.
Overall, September’s report presents a mixed picture for Colorado casinos: statewide revenue increased from a year earlier, but performance varied by location and game type. Black Hawk drove the largest share of business, Cripple Creek advanced steadily, and Central City faced declines across both slots and tables during the month.
