Bronco Billy’s is one of the largest casinos in Cripple Creek. Its storefronts expand across a large section of East Bennett Avenue. It is home to about 800 slot and video poker machines. The selection of machines is massive compared to most Cripple Creek casinos. The variety of titles is impressive for a casino of its size. There are some good video poker pay tables among the games. There are also table games. The casino is open 24 hours.
The Chamonix Casino and Hotel opened on December 27, 2023. This expanded the casino floor, added dining options, and added 300 hotel rooms to the property. US Casino Advantage stayed in one of these new hotel rooms during our most recent visit to Cripple Creek.
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Bronco Billy’s Casino
The table game pits are in two places. One is near the Chamonix front desk. The other is in the center of the casino. It is home to six-deck blackjack. Blackjack pays 3:2. There are five other table games at Bronco Billy’s. This includes Mississippi Stud, Double zero roulette, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Double Up Blackjack, and craps, which has ten times odds. The field pays double on 12.
Bronco Billy’s was home to the only stadium gaming we found in Cripple Creek during our 2021 visit. When we returned in August 2024, it was gone. Electronic table game options include blackjack, craps, and 00 roulette. Heads-up blackjack only requires a $1 minimum bet, however, it pays 6:5. Craps can be played heads-up or as a multiplayer game. The multiplayer pays triple on a field 12. It has a $1 minimum bet. The heads-up version has a $3 minimum but only pays double on a field 12. Two multiplayer 00 roulette machines have a $3 minimum.
Bronco Billy’s video poker
Bronco Billy’s offers a massive selection of video poker. This includes some quality bar games. Video poker variants we found are Super Triple Play, Ultimate X, Ultimate X Bonus Streak, 100 Play, and Big Split. The denominations on multi-hand games tend to be nickel, dime, quarter, and half-dollar. Unfortunately, we did not find any good paytables. We found better video poker games at all other Cripple Creek casinos.
Mile High Rewards club
Mile High Rewards is Bronco Billy’s players club. There are five tiers. Players start at Base Camp. Below is the information with each tier’s benefits. All tiers include the perks of the one above it in addition to the ones listed.
Tier points are earned at a rate of one per dollar coin-in at slots and $5 at video poker. Players earn one slot point per dollar before multipliers. Points may be exchanged at a rate of 1,000 per dollar in free slot play.
- Summit: 10,000 tier points – Double slot points, $25 hot seat bonus and tournament winning boost, $10 tier achievement bonus and private events.
- Pinnacle: 75,000 tier points – Triple slot points, $100 hot seat bonus and tournament winning boost, $50 tier achievement bonus, exclusive drawings and events and players club express line.
- Peak: 175,000 tier points – 5x slot points, $200 hot seat bonus and tournament winnings boost, $100 tier achievement bonus, casino host, cash advance fees reimbursed, priority line for gift pickups and a $2,000 bonus for achieving 1,000,000 tier points in the first or last six months of the year.
- EIP – 175,000 tier points in a quarter: Same perks as peak but with 7x slot points, $300 hot seat bonus and tournament winnings boost and $200 tier achievement bonus.
Tiers last six months. Earning periods run from January through June and July through December. Points expire after six months of inactivity. The points needed in a six-month span are listed with the perks.
Sports betting
Bronco Billy’s previously had Twinspires, which was formerly known as BetAmerica, sports betting kiosks located throughout the casino floor. These are gone. Bronco Billy’s no longer has sports betting. Any outstanding winning tickets may be redeemed at the cashier cage.
Dining and drinks at Bronco Billy’s
Bronco Billy’s Casino has four dining options. Options include a family-friendly cafe, steakhouse, quick-serve options, and Mexican fare. Multiple bars are located throughout the casino.
Open daily, Home Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, and entrees, like country-fried steak and steak frites. Breakfast items feature a classic breakfast plate, pancakes, and omelets. Minors are welcome to dine at the Home Café but must enter the casino through the family entrance.
Baja Billy’s Cantina is located upstairs in the casino. The Mexican fare includes enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and fajitas, all with signature sauces such as Chipotle and Habanero.
980 Prime is an upscale steakhouse in Chamonix. The chef is Barry S. Dakake. His other restaurants include Barry’s Downtown Prime and N9NE Steakhouse in Las Vegas. Chamonix Bistro offers weekend brunch and dinner buffets.
| Dining Options at Bronco Billy’s | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Baja Billy’s Cantina: 11am-4pm The Home Café: 8am-9pm Chamonix Bistro: 7am-2am 980 Prime: 5pm-9pm |
| Monday – Tuesday | The Home Café: 8am-9pm 980 Prime: 5pm-9pm |
| Wednesday – Thursday | Baja Billy’s Cantina: 11am-4pm The Home Café: 8am-9pm 980 Prime: 5pm-9pm |
| Friday | Baja Billy’s Cantina: 11am-9pm The Home Café: 8am-11pm Chamonix Bistro: 5pm-10pm 980 Prime: 5pm-10pm |
| Saturday | Baja Billy’s Cantina: 11am-9pm The Home Café: 8am-11pm Chamonix Bistro: 7am-2am; 5pm-10pm 980 Prime: 5pm-10pm |
Cripple Creek casino dining, sorted by day of the week
Chamonix Hotel at Bronco Billy’s
The new Chamonix Hotel has 300 high-end guest rooms. These are the most luxurious hotel rooms in Cripple Creek. Rates start around $100 per night during the week. Weekend rates tend to be double or triple weekday ones, especially during the summer tourist season.
Rooms will have a $34 nightly resort fee starting January 1, 2025. The resort fee includes access to the rooftop heated pool, fitness center, high-speed internet access, and parking. Pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional $200 per stay. A maximum of two pets, cats and dogs only, are permitted per room.
Bronco Billy’s also has a hotel near the casino with 14 historic rooms. All Carr Manor rooms are nonsmoking and include WiFi, refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, free parking, and complimentary breakfast with hairdryers available by request. Built in 1986, rooms are themed to reflect Cripple Creek’s gold mining history.
Bronco Billy’s Casino FAQ
Is Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek open 24 hours a day?
Yes. Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek is always open.
Is smoking permitted at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek?
No. Indoor smoking is banned inside casinos in Colorado.
Are there table games at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek?
Yes. Blackjack, craps, roulette, Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, and baccarat are available at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek.
Does Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek have a poker room?
No. There is no poker at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek.
Is there a sportsbook at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek?
No. There is no sports betting at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek.
Can minors eat at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek?
Yes. At Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek, guests under 21 years of age are welcome to dine at Home Café using the family entrance and 980 Prime in the hotel.
Is there a hotel at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek?
Yes. There are 14 nonsmoking guest rooms available at Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek. Another 300 rooms are available at the new Chamonix Hotel.
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Last Updated on September 18, 2024 by Kristina Mehaffey