On October 1, 1991, the Wild Card Saloon was the first casino opened in Black Hawk, and in July of 2004, Ed and Shirley Smith bought the Black Hawk Station casino. Ed and Shirley's family of casinos are renowned for their loose slots, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, home cooking, and wild promotions.
Pinnacle Entertainment is a dynamic and growing casino entertainment company with nearly 15,000 team members. Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates 15 gaming entertainment properties, located in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada and Ohio.
Black Hawk is nestled adjacent to Central City in Clear Creek Canyon west of Denver. While Black Hawk occupies less than two square miles and has fewer than 100 residents, the former mining and mill town welcomes visitors who come to experience the area's history, scenery and entertainment.
