The casino began with humble roots in 1978. At the time, it had no permanent location, meaning casino events would rotate to whatever space was available. It had just eight portable blackjack tables plus a money wheel.

Throughout its history, the casino has maintained its commitment to community groups. With just 15 to 20 service clubs holding casino nights back in 1978, events were held on occasional weekends. Today, Boomtown Casino supports over 250 groups, which bring in volunteers to operate two-day casino nights to raise money for their good works