The beginnings of the present-day Mineral Palace extend to Deadwood’s early days. In 1876 a shrewd and cunning entrepreneur named Al Swearengen arrived in rowdy Deadwood and the following year he established The Gem Theatre on the site now occupied by the Mineral Palace. It seems that the term “theatre” was loosely used, because the Gem was actually a house of prostitution. Always packed with fortune-hunters, the Gem survived fires, floods and wild patrons to become one of Deadwood’s most venerable and longest-operating entertainment establishments. Legend has it that in its prime the Gem was an immensely profitable venture, taking in at least $5,000 on most nights, and $10,000 on some. Unfortunately, Al Swearengen died penniless. He departed Deadwood soon after an 1899 fire, and was killed not long after that while trying to hop a train in Denver’s rail yard. In 1990, not long after gambling was legalized in Deadwood, the community’s Ford dealership was transformed into a complex of three casinos named Cousin Jacks, The Livery and Carrie Nation’s. Together, the three were collectively known as “Three Of A Kind.” Construction on the grand and gracious Mineral Palace began in 1992, and a formal opening was held in March, 1993. The 75-unit hotel combined with the Gem Steakhouse and Saloon and the three casinos was called Mineral Palace Hotel and Gaming. The facility also offers a liquor store, gift shop and free on-site parking. Home | About | History | Restaurant | Hotel | Groups | Casino | Clubs | Map | Reservations | Contact Us | Promotions ©2015 Mineral Palace Check out local events at Party In the Black Hills website.

Exciting times await you at the Mineral Palace, featuring the newest, biggest and best casino in Deadwood! No one offers more slots, more than 320 machines- under one roof! Test your skills at blackjack, 3-card poker or double-deck black jack. Mineral Palace Progressive Slots have a 95% payout! We also offer penny, nickel, quarter, dollar, five dollar and twenty-five dollar slot machines. Home | About | History | Restaurant | Hotel | Groups | Casino | Clubs | Map | Reservations | Contact Us | Promotions ©2015 Mineral Palace Check out local events at Party In the Black Hills website.

Located in the Mineral Palace Hotel complex, the Gem Steakhouse and Saloon offers hand-cut steaks and fine wine in a fun atmosphere. The Gem’s menu is based on the real-life characters featured in the well-known Deadwood television series. No other restaurant in the Black Hills serves a larger variety of steaks than the Gem. Our angus ribeyes, filets and sirloins have been aged at least 21 days. Our delicious specialties include garlic ribeye and bleu sirloin. Restaurant Hours » | View dinner menu » (Online menu may not reflect current prices) Home | About | History | Restaurant | Hotel | Groups | Casino | Clubs | Map | Reservations | Contact Us | Promotions ©2015 Mineral Palace Check out local events at Party In the Black Hills website.