About the Lucky Llama
The Lucky Llama opened in 1989, the year gaming came back to Deadwood, when our founder won a llama in a poker game and decided it was a sign. He was holding aces and eights at the time, which around here is usually a bad omen, so we like to think the llama broke the curse. Today we are the only llama themed gaming hall in the Black Hills, with 90 rooms, two restaurants, a saloon, and a gift shop that sells more stuffed llamas than anyone thought possible.
The Floor
Slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, and a poker room that never closes. Our pit crew has seen every trick in the book, so please do not try the ones from the movies.
The Rooms
Ninety rooms and six suites above Main Street. Every one comes with a view of the gulch, a claw foot tub, and a complimentary stuffed llama that you will be charged for if it leaves with you.
Safe and Sound
Over 400 cameras and a surveillance team that never blinks. Nobody sits with their back to the door in this town anymore. Smile, somebody upstairs is definitely watching.
Eat, Drink, Repeat
The Wagon Wheel Steakhouse
Bison ribeye, Black Hills trout, and a prime rib that has ended more than one winning streak by putting the winner to sleep. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Mama Llama's Cafe
Breakfast all day, pie all night. The Dead Man's Hand skillet is two eggs, two sausages, and a side of hash browns you did not see coming.
The Spit & Polish Saloon
Forty whiskeys, live ragtime Thursday through Sunday, and a strict policy against shooting the piano player. He is doing his best.
The Herd Rewards Club
Every dollar you play earns Wool Points. Enough Wool Points and you move up the herd. Sign up at the Rewards desk on the casino floor, it is free and it takes two minutes.
| Tier | Wool Points | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Hoof | 0 | Free coffee at Mama Llama's and a birthday scratch card |
| Silver Shear | 5,000 | Ten percent off rooms and priority seating at the Wagon Wheel |
| Gold Rush | 25,000 | Free valet, late checkout, and entry into the monthly slot tournament |
| Platinum Fleece | By invitation | Comped suites, private gaming salons, and a personal VIP host who remembers your drink order and your dog's birthday |
This Week at the Llama
- Monday: Seniors spin free, 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your own lucky troll doll.
- Tuesday: Two dollar blackjack until midnight.
- Wednesday: Aces and Eights poker tournament, 6 p.m. in the poker room. Fifty dollar buy in.
- Thursday: Ragtime night in the Spit & Polish. Ladies drink free until the piano player needs a break.
- Friday: Gold Rush slot tournament qualifiers, 7 p.m.
- Saturday: Prime rib and a show. The show is the prime rib.
- Sunday: Llama Brunch at Mama Llama's, 8 to 2. No llama is served. We get asked.
Contact Us
Call our main line and Lola, our virtual concierge, will point you in the right direction.
📞 555-0100
Room reservations are handled online. Dinner reservations are handled by showing up early. Team members: back of house numbers are on the Team Portal.