Yes, sports betting in Colorado is legal.
Sports betting in Colorado
Sports betting was green-lighted by the voters of the Rocky Mountain State in November 2019. May 1, 2020 is the first day the state can legally take wagers.
Online sportsbooks in Colorado
None – at the moment.
However, FanDuel, FOX Bet and PointsBet have each received their online betting licenses. The seven casinos below have also received licensing approval.
- Brass Ass Casino – Cripple Creek
- Dostal Alley Casino – Central City
- Double Eagle Hotel and Casino – Cripple Creek
- J.P. McGill’s Hotel and Casino – Cripple Creek
- Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino – Cripple Creek
- Monarch Casino Resort and Spa – Black Hawk
- Saratoga Casino – Black Hawk
Barstool Sports, Betfred, Circa and DraftKings are also expected to be available digitally.
Retail sportsbooks in Colorado
Brick-and-mortar operations are not available yet, and it’s uncertain if they will be ready to go May 1. Dostal Alley Casino is one casino on record expressing an interest in a physical sportsbook at its location, in addition to online betting.
For more sports betting information and betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. And follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and on Facebook.
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