Monarch Casino

Monarch Casino & Resort gaming specs

Monarch Casino	Details
Slots	1,250+
Blackjack	Several blackjack tables; Bust Bonus, 21+3, Streak Blackjack and Lucky Ladies side bets available; $1 and $5 bonus jackpots
Poker Tables	14-table poker room, Bad Beat + High Hand jackpots; Hold’em and Omaha Hi-Lo cash games
Sportsbook	Retail sportsbook lounge + BetMonarch betting app
Keno	24/7 live keno lounge
Free Play	Yes, available via the Monarch Rewards loyalty program and ongoing promos
Comp Program	Monarch Rewards loyalty programs
Smoking	Allowed only outside in designated areas
Restaurant(s)	The Chophouse, Bistro Mariposa
Bar(s)	Splash 23 Poolside Bar, Concierge Lounge, Escape Bar, Monarch VIP Lounge, High Limit Bar, Cabaret Stage Bar
Hotel	23-story hotel with 516 guest rooms and suites

Monarch Casino slot machines

With over 1,250 machines, Monarch Casino and Resort Spa features a mid-sized selection of real money slots. A high-limit lounge was added to the venue in December 2020 following the removal of $100 bet limits in Black Hawk casinos. There, high rollers can choose between more than 50 high-denomination machines. Elsewhere in the casino, you can find penny slots and low- to mid-stakes machines.

The third-floor slots area is the place to go if you want to play in a quaint setting away from the crowds.

Monarch Casino and Resort Spa offers in-demand slot titles like the following:

• Cashman — This flagship slot from Aristocrat was released in 2002. The game’s unique bonus trigger mechanism accounts for much of Mr. Cashman’s enduring popularity. Unlike most slot machines, Mr. Cashman’s bonus rounds are triggered randomly rather than via specific symbol combinations. You can win multipliers, free spins, and credit prizes on any given spin.
• Wild Wild Nugget — Wild Wild Nugget’s mining motif fits well with Black Hawk’s mining culture. The game employs a 5×3 setup, with the last three reels occasionally expanding during the bonus features. If you hit wilds on the first two reels, nuggets carrying cash prizes of up to 10,000 credits will appear on Reels 3, 4 and 5. Those wins are multiplied in the free spins round, triggered when three scatters appear anywhere on the grid.

The casino constantly adds new progressive slots to the mix, including somewhere jackpots can build up to six or even seven figures. In this category, you’ll find a couple of all-time hits:

• Dancing Drums — This descendant of the legendary 88 Fortunes is a staple of the US land-based casino industry. Like its predecessor, Dancing Drums is heavily influenced by Chinese culture. The game boasts three bonus features—free spins, Fu Fly and the Fu Babies jackpot. Four progressive jackpots are up for grabs in that last feature.
• Lightning Cash — This is one of the newest installments in Aristocrat’s Lightning Link In design and gameplay, Lightning Cash is nearly identical to Lightning Link. Central to the game is the distinctive Hold & Spin feature and four progressive jackpots that are up for grabs at any stake level.

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk also offers a few exclusive slot machines:

• King of Africa
• Crystal Phoenix
• Drop & Lock Sweet Tweet

Monarch Casino table games

A full range of table games is available at Monarch Casino. After Amendment 77 was enacted, several baccarat and pai gow tables appeared. The 42-table gaming section consists of the following options:

• Baccarat — Standard version, Tiger Baccarat (commission-free) and Golden Baccarat (with four side wagers)
• Blackjack — Four side bets available, including Bust Bonus, Streak Blackjack, Lucky Ladies, and 21+3; $1 and $5 blackjack jackpots available at Galaxy Gaming tables
• Craps
• DJ Wild Stud Poker — $10,000 bad beat jackpot available for a $1 ante qualifying bet
• Emperor’s Challenge — This is a commission-free variant of pai Two side bets are available, including pai gow insurance and Emperor’s Treasure, which provides bonus payouts on high-ranking poker hands
• Heads up Hold’em — played against the dealer
• Pai Gow Poker — played with seven cards
• Three Card Prime Poker
• Roulette

Does Monarch Casino Resort Spa offer a poker room?

In May 2021, Monarch Casino opened a 14-table poker room on its first floor. NL Hold’em, PLO, and Omaha 8 are the three main variations that run around the clock whenever there is traffic.

The Monarch Casino poker room is jam-packed with amenities, namely a self-serve beverage bar, 12-inch TVs and USB chargers.

Players can register for cash games in advance via the Bravo Poker Live app. Tournaments are seldom offered. Poker room promotions include a daily High Hand bonus (from 12 a.m. to 10 a.m.) and a progressive bad beat jackpot with Quads as a qualifying hand.

Does Monarch Casino Black Hawk offer an online casino?

Monarch does not offer an online casino app in Colorado, nor is it legally allowed to do so. According to Colorado law, internet gambling is still illegal.

However, don’t despair – you can still play plenty of casino games through the various sweeps coins casinos and social casino sites in the state. So, it is possible to find both online slots and online games like blackjack and roulette in the palm of your hand in Colorado.

Does Monarch Casino and Resort Spa offer an online sportsbook?

Monarch Casino was one of the first seven entities in Colorado to acquire a master license from the Limited Gaming Control Commission. The operator received a sports betting permit in February 2020, a few months after Colorado voters approved Prop DD. This license allows it to offer a retail sportsbook and one online betting skin.

Rather than partnering with third-party brands, Monarch Casino developed a proprietary online sportsbook. Enter BetMonarch, the only locally owned internet betting platform in Centennial State. BetMonarch may fall behind more accomplished competitors in terms of bonuses and market diversity, but it has competitive pricing. This is because it sets odds in-house, allowing it to compete with the big boys like DraftKings and FanDuel.

Monarch Casino Resort Spa rewards program

The casino runs a rewards system called Monarch Rewards. The loyalty club is shared between Monarch Casino and its sister venue in Nevada: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. Players can redeem points and perks at either property.

In the loyalty hierarchy, there are five levels, each with its benefits:

• Monarch
• Ruby
• Emerald
• Sapphire
• Royal Diamond

There are a variety of perks available via the Monarch Rewards program. These include:

• Bonus drawing entries
• Cashback
• Shopping discounts
• Priority check-ins
• Birthday gifts
• Complimentary car wash
• Exclusive event invitations
• Free play

The program runs on a rolling six-month basis. If you want to keep your status, you must earn the same number of points as in the previous period.

How do you earn points at Monarch Casino Resort Spa?

Comp points and tier points are earned based on your gaming activity. Depending on your tier, slots, video poker and table games will award points at different rates.

Can you get free play at Monarch Casino and Resort Spa?

Members of all five loyalty levels are entitled to free slot play privileges. In addition, players can earn Comp Dollars through the Monarch Rewards program and redeem them for slot play.

Monarch Casino and Resort Spa history and current owners

Monarch Casino and Resort opened in 2000. At the time, it was known as the Riviera Black Hawk, named after its previous owner Riviera Holdings—the company behind the iconic Riviera on the Las Vegas Strip.

The property was purchased by another Nevada-based brand, Monarch Casino & Resort Inc., in 2012 for $76 million after Riviera filed for bankruptcy. Soon after, the casino broke ground on a $400 million renovation project, which included a hotel and casino floor expansion. It was completed in March 2022.