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Monarch Casino is your first stop in Black Hawk for exciting gaming action and features hot, new Exclusive Premiere slots, exciting tables games, a sensational nightly whole Maine lobster, crab and USDA prime rib buffet and Black Hawk’s friendliest team. With over 600 slots, video poker, and table games to choose from, remember to make it. I won't bother with a 2.5-hour drive from SF east bay to Black Oak, when I can get to Jackson, Cache Creek, Thunder Valley or Red Hawk in less time, and they all have a better, newer assortment of slots, more tables, more open floorplan, feel more modern, and offer equal or better comp programs.
Check out all of the latest casino giveaways, discounts AND cash prizes in Black Hawk. Learn more about our current casino and hotel promotions below (updated monthly) and head to Black Hawk today!
• Gift Giveaway: December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd starting at 11 am
• Different gift every day noted above
• Guest must earn 150 same day base points to receive a free gift, while supplies last
• Guests that earn the first 3 gifts (week 1, 2 & 3) will be eligible to earn the final gift (week 4) at 75 same day base points
• Print your voucher at the kiosk and redeem at promotional area
New Club Z Members can get up to $100 in Z-Play by signing up and playing the kiosk game.
• Earn 75 same day base points, starting at 8am – 10:30am and redeemed by 10:45am for select breakfast items marked “Earn & Get” on menu
• Earn 150 same day base points, starting at 8am – 8pm and redeemed beginning at 11am until 1 hour before restaurant’s closing for select lunch and dinner options marked “Earn & Get” on menu
• Must be redeemed at the Kiosk; One item may be redeemed per coupon, per day
Come visit Monarch Casino Resort Spa’s newly expanded gaming floor, 24/7 dining and a brand new hotel! While you’re visiting, be sure to sign up for a Monarch Rewards card and enjoy some games on us! New Members earn 1 tier point and receive $10 in Free Play!
Your escape is waiting!
Monarch Casino Resort Spa has opened its doors to an expanded gaming floor, 24/7 dining, and a hotel stay like no other. Get your own Personal Casino Rate based on your play and enjoy your stay!
Space is limited, so make your RESERVATIONS now!
Thursdays & Saturdays December 3rd-31st 4-8pm
Every Thursday and Saturday, 10 random hot seats will be awarded between 3 and 5pm for $25 in e-Cash plus an additional 25 entries. Then from 5pm to 8pm, drawings take place every half hour for Candy Cane Riches. Winners select a Candy Cane to determine their e-Cash prize. If a drawing winner is not present, that prize will be added to the 8pm drawing and that winner will win their prize plus all unclaimed prizes from the day!
• Every 25 points earned is an entry
• Get one FREE entry each week at a promotion kiosk
Wednesdays & Fridays December 2nd-30th 4-8pm
Santa Claus is coming to… The Lodge with a gift just for you of $1,000 or more in e-Cash!
Drawing Winners select a present, one of which contains the North Star and a $1,000 e-Cash Prize! If a winner is not present, $250 in e-Cash will be added to the progressive pot that starts at $1,000 to be given away at a finale drawing at 8:30pm, December 30th.
• Every 25 points earned is an entry
• Get 2X entries on Wednesdays when playing
• Get one FREE entry each week at a promotion kiosk
• Earn entries for the progressive all month
Ring in the New Year with $2,021!
As the clock strikes midnight in cities around the world, we’ll select two hot seat winners of $100 Promo Play every hour from noon-11pm. One hot seat winner each hour is guaranteed to be Diamond or Diamond Elite! At 12:30am, one earned entry winner of $2,021 cash will be announced!
Earn entries December 1-31. Earn up to 10X Entries on Thursdays! Visit the kiosk to redeem.
Saturday, December 26
Diamond & Diamond Elite: Free
Gold & Platinum: Free after earning 150 points
Visit a kiosk to print out your free gift coupon then pick up your socks at the Gift Shop between 12pm-8pm. While supplies last.
December 6, 13, 20 & 27
Win Promo Play & a FREE BET!
Two hot seat winners selected every hour from noon-4pm will win $100 Promo Play & a free $25 wager on the Betfred Sportsbook App! One winner each hour guaranteed to be Diamond or Diamond Elite. Play with your Club card for your chance to win!
Drawings Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19
Win the prizes on your Wish List!
How it works:
• Receive 1 entry for every 250 points earned Sunday – Saturday during each drawing week, up to 5 entries per week.
• On the drawing dates, print your entry tickets from a kiosk starting at 3pm.
• Deposit your entry tickets in the box or boxes of the prizes you’d like to win! You can put all your entries in one box or spread them out for a chance to win multiple prizes.
Weekly prizes December 5, 12 & 19:
• 6pm Drawing: 5 winners of $100 cash
• 7pm Drawing: 5 winners of $150 Promo Play
• 8pm Drawing:
-Winner of a $100 Shell gift card + a $50 Starbucks gift card
-Winner of a Ninja Blender + a $100 King Soopers gift card
-Winner of a $250 King Soopers gift card
• 9pm Drawing: Winner of $500 cash
Must be present to win.
Fridays, December 4, 11 & 18
The stockings were hung in the casino with care, in hopes that big winners soon would be there.
We’ll select one hot seat winner every 30 minutes from 6pm – 9pm to select a stocking filled with Promo Play. Win up to $250, plus keep the festive stocking!
If you’ve just recently become a legal adult, you might wonder where you can go to gamble as an 18-year-old in California. With some exceptions, many legal casinos or card rooms in California will let you enter as soon as you turn 18. The same goes for any online gambling apps, although these are very limited because of California’s strict gambling legislation.
Here we will break down where you can enjoy 18+ gambling in the Golden State.
California Indian Casinos: Gambling Options For 18+
The legal gambling age is 18-years-old on all land under California jurisdiction. Because Indian casinos technically operate on reservation land, they aren’t beholden to California legislation. They can set their own legal gambling age to some extent (with some government oversight). Because of this, some Indian casinos allow anyone 18-years-old or older to enter, while others have a higher minimum of 21-years-old.
The reason for this is that some Indian casinos serve alcohol on open gambling floors or otherwise make it very easy for anyone to obtain alcohol, even while following licensing verification practices. They set their legal entrance ages to 21-years-old to prevent any instances of underage drinking on their premises.
This means it’s important to always double-check whether a tribal casino has a legal age of 18-years-old or 21-years-old before making the trip. Most tribal casinos follow the 21-year-old rule. However, there are more than 20 (out of 63) that currently allow 18-year-olds to enter.
Northern California 18+ Casinos
Northern California casinos are usually based around Sacramento or San Francisco: the two largest metropolitan areas in the top half of the state. These resorts run from large to very small, featuring diverse themes and lots of different gambling activities that range from slot machines to lottery games to blackjack and other electronic games. Most tribal casinos are located in the southern half of the state, but there are still plenty of worthwhile ones to check out north of Fresno.
Here are some of the best Northern California 18+ casinos:
Table Mountain Casino
Just 20 miles north of Fresno, this casino is due for a big renovation over the next few years. For now, it includes several thousand gaming machines and over 40 table games. It also offers 10 poker tables for reserved or spur-of-the-moment Sit’N’Go games. The casino is currently looking into creating an adjacent hotel, but there are plenty of other accommodations nearby as well. Dining and live entertainment activities round out its offerings.
Lucky Bear Casino
A smaller tribal casino totaling 5000 ft.², Lucky Bear is one of the most northern tribal casinos in California. It’s nestled in the beautiful mountains and features dozens of slot machines and other games. It’s an ideal place to gamble and relax while touring the Northern California wilderness or road tripping up the coast.
Elk Valley Casino
This Northern California casino is open 24 hours daily. It features 23,000 ft.² of gaming space, 11 table and poker games, and over 300 distinct gaming machines. These are available alongside a single restaurant for convenient dining access.
Southern California 18+ Casinos
Southern California casinos outnumber their Northern California counterparts by a fair margin, and they’re mostly concentrated around Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Diego. They also include plenty of spas to take advantage of the typically relaxing, sunny Southern California ambiance. Additionally, many of the casinos feature entertainment venues reflecting a focus on the show business industry. These venues often utilize iconography or themes that draw from Hollywood or other iconic neighborhoods.
Here are some of the best Southern California 18+ casinos:
Morongo Casino Resort Spa
This casino is a perfect choice if you want to mix some spa time with your gambling activities. It’s very close to Palm Springs and has over 150,000 ft.² in total with nearly 3,000 slot machines. It also includes a poker room and 13 reserve poker tables for private games, plus a variety of spa and resort amenities like massages services, and pool access.
Tachi Palace Casino Resort
This famous casino is located in Lemoore just south of Central California. It’s one of the best casinos in the region, with over 2,000 slot machines, a seven-table poker room, and a 255-room hotel and spa. Several restaurants and other dining venues nearby make it a great place for general relaxation and vacationing.
Full List of 18+ California Casinos
18+ Casino | City |
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Barona Valley Ranch Casino | Lakeside, CA |
Black Bart Casino | Willits, CA |
Casino Pauma | Pauma Valley, CA |
Cher-Ae-Heights Casino | Trindad, CA |
Chicken Ranch Bingo & Casino | Jamestown, CA |
Coyote Valley Shodaki Casino | Redwood Valley, CA |
Eagle Mountain Casino | Porterville, CA |
Elk Valley Casino | Crescent City, CA |
Gold Country Casino | Oroville, CA |
Golden Acorn Casino | Camp, CA |
Jackson Rancheria Casino | Jackson, CA |
Lucky Bear Casino | Hoopa, CA |
Mono Wind Casino | Auberry, CA |
Morongo Casino Resort | Cabazon, CA |
Pit River Casino | Burney, CA |
Red Fox Casino | Laytonville, CA |
Sycuan Resort & Casino | El Cajon, CA |
Table Mountain Casino | Fraint, CA |
The Palace | Leemore, CA |
Sweepstakes Online Casinos In California 18+
There are a few ways you can enjoy 18+ online gambling in California even though the activity is broadly illegal. One way is by using sweepstakes sites. Sweepstakes sites technically don’t have you gamble with real money. Instead, you play with digital Sweeps Coins or other types of fake currency.
Because you aren’t gambling with real money, California’s anti-gambling legislation does not ban the activity. Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots are great examples of online sweepstakes casinos.
LuckyLand Slots offers hundreds of digital slot games if those are your favorite. Chumba Casino, on the other hand, offers a broader online casino experience and provides several options for digital table games. Of course, you have to be 18-years-old or older to sign up for either website.
Sweepstakes Online Poker In California 18+
Sweepstakes poker, which also follows the sweepstakes gaming model, is another option that circumvents anti-gambling legislation in California. Global Poker is really the only option you should consider, as it’s a well-regulated and well-designed website that allows you to find poker games against human opponents any time, all over the world. It’s also legal in most US states.
Global Poker offers two classic poker games: Texas or Omaha Hold’Em. You can purchase digital currency or get free bonus Sweeps Coins just by playing regular poker games. These coins can be redeemed for cash prizes, which adds a little bit of excitement to every game.
Traffic is fairly consistent, so it shouldn’t be difficult to get a game even if you want to play during the middle of the week when most people (in your location) are at work. There are some daily and weekly tournaments offered as well, although the Sit’N’Go format of poker is by far the most common type.
Be aware that poker tables can vary dramatically. Skill level matches are hit or miss, so you might sit down with one game and dominate the competition, only to find yourself drastically outmatched during the next.
See our full Review of Global Poker in California.
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) In California 18+
Daily fantasy sports in California is still a gray legal area. In short, daily fantasy sports is neither legal nor illegal because there isn’t any California legislation outright stating either position. Big daily fantasy sports operators like DraftKings and FanDuel have so far managed to continue providing DFS without challenge.
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Currently, anti-gambling legislation in California only bans players from wagering real money on games of chance. However, DFS operators claim that fantasy sports is a skill-based wagering activity.
Until California legislation rules one way or the other, both DraftKings and FanDuel are excellent online DFS apps that anyone 18-years-old or older can enjoy.
Signing up for either app is pretty easy, and both providers offer intuitive user interfaces that look remarkably alike when you see them side by side. Both also provide opening bonuses, although DraftKings’ is much better, with a $500 deposit match guarantee and some free site credit.
You’ll also be able to enjoy tons of sports lineups and activities, ranging from major leagues like the NFL or NBA to women’s leagues or international soccer. The apps even have some options for eSports.
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California 18+ Gambling FAQ
If you’ve recently turned 18-years-old, be sure to have an up-to-date version of your driver’s license or government-issued ID.
Yes. However, in California, the only online gambling apps that are legal are for daily fantasy sports and horse racing. These apps will ask for your date of birth and your Social Security number to verify your information before allowing you to make an account.
No. Sports betting currently isn’t legal anywhere in the state. However, tribal organizations may bring this to their brick-and-mortar casinos in the near future.
Not likely. The law is there to prevent underage drinkers from gaining access alcohol, not necessarily to stop them from gambling.
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There are slightly more in Southern California. In general, you’ll find more casinos or card rooms around big cities anywhere in the state.