Colorado Grande Casino
Rocky Mountain Gaming Acquires Johnny Nolon’s Casino and Colorado Grande Casino
Rocky Mountain Gaming (RMG) has completed its acquisition of Johnny Nolon’s Casino and the Colorado Grande Casino in Cripple Creek, Colo., on October 1, 2024. The company received final licensing approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming at their monthly meeting on September 19. The deal was first announced in December 2023.
RMG was founded by David D. Ross, Michael J. Gaughan III, and Joseph J. Canfora to seek gaming opportunities throughout the US. Ross and Gaughan have worked together for approximately 30 years in Senior Management for Coast Casinos, Affinity Gaming, and the JW Marriott & Rampart Casino. Canfora was the owner of Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek until selling its operating assets to Golden Nugget in 2022. Canfora has more than 40 years of experience in gaming and hospitality.
“It’s been a long but exciting ride, and we are thrilled to be stepping back into the Cripple Creek community. We’ve been meeting with the current team members to get their feedback on improvements and, most importantly, we made sure that all of the current team members who want to stay with us have that opportunity,” Canfora said.
“Michael and I have been looking for an opportunity to get back into the Colorado gaming market for the last 10 years. We’ve put together a detailed plan with exciting changes like new slots and updated interiors that we think the guests are going to love,” said Ross.
