Colorado Sports Betting Makes a Push

Colorado sports betting could become a reality as soon as next May, if a recently introduced bill on the matter gains traction in the state Legislature and voters approve the legalization of sports gambling in the upcoming November vote. Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett and Republican Minority Leader Patrick Neville introduced the bill late on Thursday. The piece of legislation, if passed, would place a sports betting question on the November ballot. State residents would be asked whether a 10% flat tax on net proceeds from regulated sports gambling should be implemented. The ballot question will be concerned with…

Colorado communities consider gaming to revive economies

The Gazette – If a fledgling Colorado group led by a Rhode Island company has its way, gambling in Colorado will expand to Arapahoe, Pueblo and Mesa counties. – Other moves are afoot to expand gaming on the Western Slope, and in Trinidad it’s getting consideration. – Already rising as a mecca for marijuana, the growth of limited stakes gambling could be the next big issue for Colorado voters to consider – possibly in November if a pair of initiatives make it onto the ballot. – One group that has been opposed to expanding gaming in Colorado is reconsidering. –…