Triple Crown Casinos has scaled the final regulatory hurdles, setting the stage for construction to begin this year on a new 101-plus-room boutique hotel, and a spree of new amenities, including a general store.

This will mark the next major casino hotel undertaken by a major casino player. Based on current plans, the city could experience a doubling of its current lineup of hotel rooms within the next several years.

Last week, the Cripple Creek City Council, with little discussion, approved a development plan and master license agreement for the new Midnight Rose Hotel, along with the final readings of earlier approvals.