Boulderites have rocked at roulette and slaughtered at slots. What about the game of Bond? The high-stakes game of Baccarat? Baccarat, the Game Of James Bond So how do you play this exotic game meant for the wealthy with money to burn? Baccarat is a classic casino card game known for its simplicity and elegance, often associated with high stakes and sophistication. The game is played with several decks of cards, typically six or eight, all shuffled together and placed in a shoe. The objective of Baccarat is to bet on the outcome of the game, predicting whether the Player’s hand, the... Read More

Roulette in our local gaming towns, Central City, Blackhawk, and Cripple Creek, are very close at hand to us in Boulder. As a bonus, the ride up and back takes us through our local mind-boggling mountain canyons. The views are worth the entire expedition. The ride on Peak to Peak alone from Nederland going South provides a view of the Continental Divide that makes watching the road quite challenging! Someone must be the designated driver so that the others can enjoy the view! I suggest that you cannot do both at the same time. The stunning visuals of the experience carry right through to the roulette... Read More

When I travel from Boulder to our our local mountain casinos or to ones in distant destinations,  I like slot machines. I’m prefer the mechanical ones over of the electronic video ones. On my recent visit to the Miami Hard Rock Casino I encountered slot machines which were  video on the side as an option. I liked it. While not an older style “wheel” machine with a large lever and mechanical movements, it still offered the tactile feel which I had missed. The innards of a purely mechanical old style slot machine   The rows and rows of slot machines create an interesting... Read More

Colorado Casino Games currently include an enticing list of the most popular gaming options anywhere. Within shouting distance of Boulder, our original short list of games has grown to encompass the gaming wishes of all! From slots to sports gambling, once again Colorado and Boulder offer something for everyone. Gambling for all skill levels, for all personal preferences and for all ranges of risk save the highest levels of gambling is at our fingertips, a short beautiful mountain drive up the hill. Once again Boulderites 1. Slot Machines: A staple of any casino, slot machines are abundant in... Read More

How do I avoid looking like or worse, acting like a tourist in a Colorado casino? How can I feel at home standing next to James Bond at the Roulette Wheel? Stepping into the dazzling world of a Colorado casino  near Boulder for the first time can be as exhilarating as it is intimidating. The clatter of chips, the whir of slot machines, and the murmur of seasoned gamblers create an ambiance that’s thrilling yet daunting for a newcomer. The key to navigating this world with grace and not looking like an ignorant novice lies in preparation, observation, and adherence to unwritten codes... Read More

The World Health Organization (WHO) has added “gaming disorder” as a new mental health condition listed in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases. Previously, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a handbook used by health professionals in the U.S. and other countries to help diagnose behavioral health disorders called out “Internet Gaming Disorder” but says the condition warrants more clinical research before it can be classified in the book as a formal disorder. WHO points out that all people who participate in gaming should be aware... Read More