Industry
February 17, 2023
Colorado Regulator Head Dan Hartman Retires after a Successful Tenure
Hartman was in charge of the regulator when the Centennial State officially introduced legal sports betting in May 2020. His tenure was notable for a level-headed and pragmatic approach, focusing on dialogue with operators and responsible gaming initiatives. Hartman was generally content with the organization’s accomplishments, noting it had more or less mastered the fundamentals. […]
Sports
February 7, 2023
Colorado Seeks to Outlaw Live Greyhound Racing Betting with New Legal Move
A new legislative action was brought and passed by the House Finance Committee in the Centennial State on Monday. Should the measure succeed, Colorado will become the latest to end betting on a sport that many see as cruel. While there are only two active racetracks left, both owned by Delaware North, which is a […]
Esports
January 19, 2023
SIS Brings Esports Products to Colorado, Second Entry in US
The company has launched its dedicated esports Competitive Gaming product in Colorado, a second jurisdiction in the United States so far. SIS Expands Esports Betting Reach in the US with Colorado The solution is brought forward with a local and long-term partner bet365 which will leverage it to provide players with an even better variety […]
Sports
January 5, 2023
Colorado: Total Sports Betting Handle Rose 4.9% In November 2022
That is the fourth handle that exceeds $500 million in Colorado in 31 months of legal sports wagering. On Wednesday, the Colorado Division of Gaming reported that the said total handle signaled a 16.2% increase compared to the November 2021 handle of $475.4 million. October’s total handle amounted to $526.6 million. The division also reported […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
RCI Unveils Plans for Casino Location in Colorado
The leading entertainment and gambling operator, RCI Hospitality Holdings, announced its plans to expand into the regulated gambling market in Colorado. RCI Plans to Establish New Gaming Location in Central City On Wednesday, the company revealed it completed the acquisition of a four-story, 30,000-square-foot building located at the heart of Central City in Colorado. The […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
October 2022, the Second-Highest Month of Total Wagers for Colorado
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming, which is responsible for overseeing the honesty and integrity of the gaming industry in the state, has released its sports betting numbers for October. The regulator that aims to become the trusted partner to all Coloradans looking to easily navigate and thrive in the complex industry has […]
Industry
November 3, 2022
Colorado Records Betting Handle of Over $450M in September
Player spending on sports betting in Colorado has gone up 10.3% on a year-on-year basis. The monthly handle reached $450.2 million in September 2022 compared to $408.3 million in September 2021. By comparison, Colorado’s accepted wagers reached $290.1 million in August 2022. Online bettors also wagered $445.6 million this September, while retail sportsbooks recorded $4.6 […]
Industry
October 18, 2022
Colorado’s Proposed Self-Exclusion Program Raises Interesting Questions
Colorado is looking for ways to improve player protection in its gambling industry. To get there, the Centennial State wants to establish a self-exclusion program that will be shared with all operators and promoted by the sportsbook. The scheme would cover both interactive and retail sports betting and it will be able to offer gamblers […]
Casino
October 10, 2022
PlayStar Gets Market Access Deal in Colorado with GF Gaming
PlayStar has not hidden its ambitions for the US market and the company is moving forward after conquering the New Jersey market. Most recently, the company confirmed a market access deal with Caesars in Indiana, and now the firm is topping this one up through another similar arrangement with GF Gaming to break ground into […]
Business
September 22, 2022
Colorado Sports Betting Recorded a Stellar FY 21-22 Year
Colorado’s Department of Revenue recently released its annual summary of the state’s sports betting sector. The fiscal year 2021-2022 saw sustained growth in the post-covid period thanks to various legislative initiatives which gave Colorado operators greater control over their business. Online Operators Dominated the Market Sports betting fans in The Centennial State spent $4,81 billion […]
