CDC Gaming Conference Calendar - Information on 38 upcoming Gaming Industry Events (and counting).

Colorado-based Century Casinos said Wednesday it was selling Century Casino Calgary to 2267166 Alberta for $7.5 million (10 million in Canadian dollars), plus a three-year quarterly earn-out as specified in the agreement. In a statement, Century said the $7.5 million was non-refundable. Century, through a subsidiary, will continue to operate the sports bar, bowling, and entertainment at the … [Read more...]

Sports betting became legal in Colorado on May 1, with one minor issue: There were no sports, at least none familiar to most Americans. The major sports leagues had shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and Colorado casinos, by that point, were also closed. Still, the early data showed that Colorado bettors found plenty of ways to stay busy online: Table tennis matches — mostly held in … [Read more...]

Rod Smith, the Super Bowl-winning former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, is getting in on the sports betting game: He's now chief brand ambassador with Denver Sports Betting, a local sports betting analysis website. "Everybody thinks they know every game, who's going to win, who's going to score how many points. Now you can put your money where your mouth is," says Smith, who has called … [Read more...]

William Hill US will launch its first sports betting operation in Colorado Friday with six kiosks in Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino in Black Hawk. The locations mark the first deal between William Hill and the newly launched Caesars Entertainment, which was created through the $17.3 billion merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars. Eldorado as the acquiring company and took on the … [Read more...]

The gold rush may have ended long ago in the city of Black Hawk, but the team at the Monarch Casino hopes it's coming back. "I would say the gold rush is still alive," said Erica Ferris, the director marketing at the Monarch Casino. Most towns have seen a bust since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Businesses are laying off thousands of people, and Colorado's unemployment rate was … [Read more...]

Cripple Creek city leaders put their St. Nick holiday hat on for the third time in the last few months and granted the gaming industry another big waiver on their betting device fees. But this time, Creek gaming establishments only got a break for the first two weeks of June, marking another period in which no gambling action occurred in Cripple Creek due to the mandated casino closures ordered … [Read more...]

Colorado’s sports betting industry kicked off May 1 during a global pandemic and in the absence of most major league sports. But that didn’t stop fans from placing bets — particularly on ping pong. According to the Division of Gaming, Coloradans wagered more than $25.6 million on various competitive events during the first month of legalized betting. Table tennis was the most popular sport … [Read more...]

The Denver Broncos are the first NFL team to sell an official sportsbook sponsorship. The Broncos and FanDuel announced Monday that the two had struck a deal that would make FanDuel an official sports betting partner of the team. Last season, the NFL only allowed teams to sign deals with casinos. And for casinos that had sportsbooks, they were not part of the deal. Then in February, the … [Read more...]

Forgetting things? You’re in luck. There’s never been a better time for a sports fan to have a terrible memory. Can’t remember the Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady matchups at Mile High? No worries. Flip on NFL Network, and the 2013 and 2015 AFC championship games are probably replaying at some point. Don't recall how the Nuggets upset the Sonics way back in Game 5? Fire up Altitude TV. See if … [Read more...]

Casinos sat dormant for nearly three months but in less than a week, the flashing lights and sounds of slot machines will come alive. The state has approved the reopening of casinos in Gilpin and Teller counties, with a list of new guidelines. Since casinos closed their doors, the vibrancy and tourism in Black Hawk and Central City grew eerie and the towns look desolate. COVID-19 marked a … [Read more...]

Teller County can reopen casinos, bars and places of worship, among other venues, as well as host public gatherings, thanks to a state variance received Sunday. The waiver also allows for the reopening of gyms and movie theaters. The reopening of casinos involves only the operation of slot machines; the reopening of game tables will be considered again in three weeks, said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, … [Read more...]

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has approved Gilpin County’s request for a variance that will allow casinos to reopen. The variance approves slot machines to be operational. “An evaluation of the appropriateness to open table games will happen in three weeks,” a spokesperson from Gilpin County said. The opening date for casinos will be June 17. This will give … [Read more...]

A lack of major sports didn’t dampen the pent-up demand for Colorado sports betting in its launch month. Sports bettors wagered $25.5 million in Colorado in May after the industry officially launched May 1. That handle was spread across six operators, including some of the biggest names in sports betting: BetMGM BetMonarch BetRivers DraftKings Sportsbook FanDuel Sportsbook … [Read more...]

Communities that are home to Colorado’s casinos are forging ahead with plans to reopen, even as they struggle to understand exactly how they get approval to do so. Government and business leaders in Gilpin County have submitted a 50-page request for a variance from the state’s “safer-at-home” restrictions so the pinging of slot machines can rev up again. Teller County will likely resubmit its … [Read more...]

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down casinos across the U.S., Saratoga Harness Racing has terminated its previously announced agreement with American Gaming Group to purchase Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Both parties deemed the termination necessary because of the economic impacts of the health crisis. "At this time, we believe it's in the best interest of both companies, … [Read more...]

The world’s largest online sportsbook operator, bet365, is heading to the Colorado sports betting market. The firm today announced a licensing and revenue share agreement with Colorado property Century Casinos. Following the agreement, bet365 said it would complete the necessary approval process to obtain a CO sports betting license. The company will launch an online betting site and app … [Read more...]

Friday is the day Colorado regulators and operators have had circled in red on their calendar since November 2019  when voters legalized sports betting in Colorado via referendum. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) will have a final pre-launch day meeting Thursday, and Friday, four operators say they will go live with their mobile platforms. According to Colorado law, … [Read more...]

The City of Black Hawk is helping 15 casinos that have been shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. The city has waived another $700,000 in fees for the month of April. The city did the same thing in March. The city is also allowing casinos to defer rent payments to a later date. The gaming industry has been excluded from loans provided by the government to help businesses stay alive … [Read more...]

When the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved its catalog of sports wagers last week, it did so with a few sports that don’t appear to be available to wager on anywhere else in the U.S.: pesapallo and bandy. If those words don’t roll off your tongue when you’re thinking of sports, it’s no surprise — they find their roots in Scandinavia. Pesapallo is a Finnish version of baseball … [Read more...]

When the first legal sports bet is placed in Colorado, there will be no shortage of bet types to choose from. Colorado regulators earlier this month unveiled their “sports betting catalogue,” which lists 48 specific sports or events that can be wagered on and includes more than 1,000 specific types of bets. An amended version of the catalog was approved by the Limited Gaming Control Commission … [Read more...]

Cripple Creek is a gambling town and the city government is upping the stakes by betting big on the future of the gaming industry. Last week, in a special meeting, attended by the maximum people permitted, the elected leaders opted to waive the device fees for the local casinos for the month of April, resulting from the mandatory closures enacted through the coronavirus crisis. They unanimously … [Read more...]

Gaming regulators approved 32 more licenses related to Colorado sports betting, including six online operators and eight casinos. There were 64 casino, sportsbook or online sportsbook applications submitted as of April 1. That includes all of the state’s 33 commercial casinos, 12 retail sportsbook operators and 19 online sportsbooks. The Limited Gaming Control Commission did not touch on … [Read more...]

The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) approved 18 sports betting licenses Thursday signaling its intent to launch legalized sports gambling this year despite the immense challenges presented by the spread of COVID-19. Following Thursday’s licensing actions, the LGCC has issued nearly three dozen sports betting licenses since the process began in February. The new law sets a May … [Read more...]

It’s no secret that nearly every industry in Colorado is suffering hardships as COVID-19 makes its way across the state. The state’s gaming industry has been no exception. On March 17, Gov. Jared Polis ordered the temporary closure of Colorado’s casinos as part of an initiative to slow the spread of COVID-19. This move predates Gov. Polis’ larger initiative, which has shut down the majority of … [Read more...]

Colorado’s new sports betting law mandates sports betting by May 1, 2020. But what, exactly, does that mean? The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) has been hurtling toward that date, holding virtual meetings during the COVID-19 crisis and continuing to review and approve license applications in anticipation of being ready to have live sports betting on May 1. But that doesn’t … [Read more...]

As Colorado prepares for a May 1 launch of legalized sports betting, the nascent market is being compared favorably to a similar model adopted by New Jersey shortly after the repeal of PASPA two years ago. Within months in 2018, more than a dozen sportsbooks opened shop in the Garden State in an effort to capitalize on the long-popular, newly legal form of gambling. By comparison, the Colorado … [Read more...]

Slots, blackjack and video poker have been legal to play at casinos in a trio of Colorado mountain towns since 1991. But this spring, gamblers will have a variety of new ways to wager when sports betting becomes legal, too. Here are the basics of Colorado’s new sports gambling industry — and how you can double down on the action. Colorado voters legalized sports wagering in November 2019 … [Read more...]

Colorado regulators cleared another hurdle Thursday in the effort to launch legal sportsbooks in Colorado in time for the Stanley Cup Finals. The Colorado Limited Gaming Commission approved nine sports betting rules for permanent adoption at a public session Thursday, as regulators remained on target to reach the state’s projected May 1 rollout. Last month, the Commission voted unanimously to … [Read more...]

With less than 90 days to go until sports wagering becomes legal in Colorado, local casinos are designing and preparing to start construction on Vegas-style sportsbooks, complete with big-screen monitors, betting windows and kiosks. "(We're) thrilled that the voters passed sports betting last November. We're starting to plan how we're going to roll it out here at Ameristar. We're going to start … [Read more...]

Colorado’s gaming commission solidified the rules for sports betting licensure Thursday, setting the stage for the first group of applicants to be approved next month as the state moves toward legalized sports gambling this spring. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission plans to grant up to 33 total licenses for physical and online sportsbooks. The state has received more than 50 … [Read more...]

Colorado’s Division of Gaming on Monday kicked off what may well be the most transparent process to launch sports betting in the country with the first of five meetings covering everything from general rules to integrity. The Monday morning session was an opportunity for stakeholders to offer comments and get clarifications on the rules. Stakeholders from local municipalities and potential … [Read more...]

Colorado could have legal sports betting as early as May of 2020, before the NBA finals and Stanley Cup. Despite no organized opposition and wide bipartisan support, Proposition DD passed by just 1 point. The election was one of the closest in recent state history. “My mom almost voted no and I had to call her and talk to her. My dad fortunately helped me in convincing her,” said Peter … [Read more...]

DENVER -- Colorado voters are currently deciding if sports betting will become legal in our state. The measure being put forward in the ballot reads as follows: SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED BY TWENTY-NINE MILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO FUND STATE WATER PROJECTS AND COMMITMENTS AND TO PAY FOR THE REGULATION OF SPORTS BETTING THROUGH LICENSED CASINOS BY AUTHORIZING A TAX ON SPORTS BETTING OF TEN … [Read more...]

If voters approve Proposition DD on the November ballot, sports books will be allowed not only at state-licensed casinos in Central City, Blackhawk and Cripple Creek, but also at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio and Ute Mountain Casino in Towaoc. Proposition DD is on the November ballot, as required by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, because it would add a new 10% tax on sports wagering at the historic … [Read more...]

COLORADO SPRINGS — By next year, sports fans could be placing bets on their favorite teams and also supporting the future of Colorado's water. Proposition DD on the November ballot would legalize sports betting across the state, while taxing up to $29 million of the money generated. News 5 met Brian Kennicott, a Seattle Seahawks fan, at The Playing Field Sports Bar in Colorado Springs. … [Read more...]

When state Rep. Alec Garnett heard the U.S. Supreme Court would allow states to start sports gambling he didn’t waste a moment. Colorado’s Democratic House Majority Leader immediately called 'dibs.' He tweeted that he would sponsor a bill he initially thought would be a slam dunk for passage since there were so many reasons to do it. “The black market exists, a lot of people sports bet, the … [Read more...]

Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting more than a year ago, states have been scrambling with what to do about the matter. While a handful of states have already legalized it, others haven't even considered the idea. Here in Colorado, however, it will be up to the voters to decide. In November, those voters will weigh in on Proposition DD, placed … [Read more...]

Voters will be asked in November to make Colorado the 20th state with legal sports betting — and, policymakers hope, generate a small pot of new tax revenue in the process. It comes in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down a federal prohibition of sports gambling in most of the country, setting off a wave of state legalization. If approved, it would mark the first … [Read more...]

The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council has announced Travis Garlick as the new assistant general manager of Sky Ute Casino Resort near Ignacio. Sky Ute Casino Resort is one of the biggest employers in La Plata County, and Garlick, an employee of the tribe for 23 years and former director of operations, will take on the assistant manager position Monday. “I am honored to take on this new role … [Read more...]

And then there were five. The upcoming municipal election in Cripple Creek, with early pronouncements for a huge barrage of candidates, didn’t quite surface this year. Following the deadline for submitting candidate petitions with valid signatures from registered local voters, the Nov. 5 election will feature five official candidates and two competitive races. In addition, voters will cast … [Read more...]

Colorado voters will go to the polls in November with a chance to quite literally wager on the future of the state by either approving or rejecting sports gambling in order to provide a reliable funding source for implementing Colorado’s Water Plan. The state plan, finalized in 2015, identifies a wide range of water-storage projects, conservation measures and drought-resiliency programs in the … [Read more...]

The Wildwood Casino plans to be the first of Cripple Creek's four major casino operators to begin construction of a new hotel when it breaks ground at 11 a.m. June 6 on its 104-room Wildwood Hotel adjacent to the casino.The $14 million project is planned for a summer or fall 2020 opening. The casino announced earlier this month an elevation survey had determined the Wildwood is the world's highest … [Read more...]

Everybody’s a high roller at the Wildwood Casino. In fact, the highest in the world, according to the Cripple Creek business. Wildwood says a professional survey puts its gaming floor at 9,593 feet above sea level, making it “the highest casino in the world.” Owner Joseph Canfora said Wednesday that the casino did extensive research and concluded Wildwood sits at a higher elevation than any … [Read more...]

A Colorado sports betting hearing on Monday went well for the recently introduced legislation, as the House Finance Committee approved it by a 9-1 vote. Under the bill, the state’s existing casinos would be allowed to have both retail and mobile sports wagering. If the bill is successful in the short window left before the legislative session expires in early-May, state voters would decide in … [Read more...]

With less than a month left until the end of the legislative session, Colorado lawmakers still have some major bills they’re trying to get across the finish line. A bill to ask voters whether they want to legalize sports betting hasn’t been introduced yet, but the lawmaker behind it says it’s still coming. And Democrats in the House are scaling back their plans for immigration reform and … [Read more...]

PUEBLO — A casino in central Colorado is planning to build an adjoining 104-room hotel. The Wildwood Casino announced Monday plans for the $14 million hotel in Cripple Creek that it expects to open next year. Officials say construction is scheduled to begin in mid-May. Casino owner Joseph Canfora says they aim for the hotel to be affordable for the average visitor. He says they plan … [Read more...]

Colorado Springs-based Century Casinos Inc. opened its Century Mile Racetrack and Casino Monday in South Edmonton, Alberta. The center includes nearly 600 slot machines, electronic table games, video lottery terminals and other gaming devices. The one-mile thoroughbred track will open for racing April 28. Century also operates a racetrack and casino in Calgary, Alberta, an off-track betting … [Read more...]

Coloradans might soon be able to legally bet money on sports games as lawmakers are drafting legislation to legalize sports betting in the state. Rep. Alec Garnett (D-Denver), the House Majority Leader, told KRDO's news partners in Denver that legislators are working on a plan for what legal sports gambling could look like in Colorado. "Nobody does this in person anymore. This is all done … [Read more...]

When the minimum wage went up to $11.10 an hour in Colorado, the increase generated action in Cripple Creek, starting with a coffee shop and a housing task force. “We’ve always been committed to positive approaches,” said Ted Borden, executive director of the Aspen Mine Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a healthy community. Reviving the coffee shop at the center that … [Read more...]

Colorado sports gambling could ring up $361 million in revenue by 2023, according to a market analysis paid for by the owners of the state’s lone horse track in Aurora. Casinos, long an opponent of the track, were quick to question the number — but wouldn’t share their own analysis. This is first public estimate of the potential size of sports betting in Colorado. The analysis assumes a … [Read more...]

Most everyone in the gaming industry and in Colorado’s legislative leadership agree the state should legalize sports betting. But who should take the wagers is so hotly contested it risks scuttling the whole effort, according to sources familiar with negotiations. Many aren’t ready to throw in the towel yet. Lawmakers have only been back to work for a few weeks and a bill hasn’t even been … [Read more...]

No matter where you work in Cripple Creek, housing is a gamble. Take it from Mark Campbell, who moved to the mountain town an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs about a month ago, after Cripple Creek City Council appointed him city administrator. He may hold the highest staff position in city government, but Campbell says he only found a house to rent because he “knew somebody who knew somebody … [Read more...]

Twin River Worldwide Holdings has entered into an agreement to buy three casinos in Colorado from a subsidiary of Affinity Gaming, the companies announced Tuesday. The deal will add the Golden Gates, Golden Gulch and Mardi Gras casinos in Black Hawk, Colo. to Twin River’s existing properties: Hotels and casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Mississippi and the … [Read more...]

The excitement about building plans they believe could jumpstart a stagnant economy and put the town on the map of “must-visit” destinations is palpable among shopkeepers, city officials and gaming managers here. The natural beauty of land formed by ancient volcanoes, the rich mining history, outdoor recreation and gambling are all part of the equation. What must be added is places for people … [Read more...]

December in Las Vegas means a few things, but for the casino business, it’s the quiet season. “There was a saying in Las Vegas that Santa Claus and slot machines don’t mix,” says Dan Lee, CEO and president of Full House Resorts, which owns Bronco Billy’s and other casinos. But he’s bucked that saying, and his company has reopened the former Imperial Casino in Cripple Creek as the Christmas … [Read more...]

Construction crews “topped off” a 23-story hotel and casino in Black Hawk. The uppermost beam was added to the brand new Monarch Casino during a ceremony on Thursday. The beam was signed by the crew members on the project. Construction of the luxury resort cost roughly $400 million. Two years ago, crews demolished a six-story parking garage to make room for the new casino. … [Read more...]

Century Casinos Inc. said its third-quarter earnings fell by nearly 80 percent from a year ago due to a slow start at its new casino in Bath, England, and delays in reopening two of its casinos in Poland. The Colorado Springs-based gaming operator said profits fell 79 percent to $1.64 million, or 5 cents a share because "operations in Bath ramped up slower than expected," the Polish casinos … [Read more...]

CRIPPLE CREEK • Yes, there are eight reindeer at the new Christmas Casino & Inn in Cripple Creek, but they aren’t tiny and they don’t fly. And just by chance, the casino is less than two blocks from the Hotel St. Nicholas, which is under separate ownership and does not have a Christmas theme, despite the name. The parent company of Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel bought the longtime … [Read more...]

Two Colorado lawmakers want to take a gamble in 2019. A bipartisan duo think they can convince two-thirds of their colleagues and a majority of voters to legalize sports betting throughout the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton is so sure it's happening that he's already telling voters on the campaign trail how he would spend the tax money from sports betting. … [Read more...]

A tax levied on people betting on the Rockies or the Broncos might be the way to pay for more roads and bridges, according to Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton. “Sports gambling is coming to Colorado,” Stapleton, the state treasurer, told an audience of real estate investors Saturday. “I think we should assess a tax on people placing a bet and use that to build up our roads … [Read more...]

DENVER (AP) - Colorado's constitutional restrictions on gambling don't apply to sports betting - but its criminal code does, and lawmakers would have to change that if voters want it legalized. That's the formal opinion of Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, who said Thursday legislation is required to authorize commercial sports betting in Colorado. Coffman's opinion comes at the request of … [Read more...]

The newest security guard at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort never needs a coffee break. Looking something like a badass version of R2D2, this real-life robocop started his? her? its assignment today, helping the casino’s security team patrol the 170,000 square-foot property. Stacy Stephens, co-founder and executive vice president of Knightscope, the California-based company that created … [Read more...]

Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne signed a bill into law on Wednesday that further clarifies Colorado regulations regarding gambling. In April, three people were charged on 430 counts related to illegal gambling operations at three Denver gaming sites. Two of the businesses had been raided in October following a FOX31 Problem Solvers undercover investigation. Police said the devices at those gaming … [Read more...]

Century Casinos Inc. on Friday celebrated the grand opening of its Century Casino in Bath, England, with more than 1,200 people at the event. The casino employs 100 and features 50 slot machines and electronic roulette terminals, 14 gaming tables, three bars and a lounge area. The Colorado Springs-based company owns and operates casinos in Cripple Creek, Central City, Calgary and Edmonton in … [Read more...]

Triple Crown Casinos filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Cripple Creek and Full House Resorts Inc., appealing last month's approval of a $70 million hotel project for competitor Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel, which is owned by Full House. The suit in 4th Judicial District Court challenges the Cripple Creek City Council's decision to give the six-story, 200-room hotel a "Certificate … [Read more...]

DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to outlaw certain mom-and-pop sweepstakes arcades, seeking to close a legal loophole that allowed the operations to crop up outside the three cities authorized by voters to conduct legal gambling: Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. House lawmakers voted 43-22 to send the bill to Gov. John Hickenlooper. The Senate had already … [Read more...]

Colorado lawmakers are moving to crack down on a growing number of “games of skill” arcades, where people can win money and prizes in a manner critics liken to gambling. A vote Monday on House Bill 1234 in the Business, Labor & Technology committee was 7-0, and the measure now heads to the State Senate.   … [Read more...]

The Cripple Creek City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday night to approve a project of special merit designation needed to build a new six-story hotel and parking garage for the Bronco Billy's casino. The new hotel was a controversial proposal for other casino owners, who argued the new addition to the casino would not attract new visitors to town and would not not fit with Cripple Creek's historic … [Read more...]

DENVER — The Denver District Attorney’s Office has formally charged three people in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation. Bargrat Garamov and his wife Tammy, and business associate Eduard Gugulyan face multiple counts each of engaging in professional gambling, fraudulent limited gaming acts, possession of gambling devices, maintaining a gambling premises and shipping/invoicing … [Read more...]

The owner of Cripple Creek casinos said it plans to renovate and expand its properties. Full House Resorts Inc. (Nasdaq: FLL) of Las Vegas said it recently completed a $12.5 million stock offering that will be used to expand its Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, buy and refurbish the adjoining Imperial Hotel, build a 286-space parking garage, and refurbish and re-open the … [Read more...]

Casinos in Colorado have been quietly helping prosecute hundreds of everyday gamblers under a little-known law. Court records show in the past five years, 728 casino customers in Black Hawk and Central City, and 202 more mostly slot machine players in the Cripple Creek area, have been cited or arrested under Colorado Statute 12-47.1-823(1)(c). Their indiscretions range from innocently … [Read more...]

One lucky woman from Colorado Springs just hit the jackpot - again. The woman, identified as Rebecca, won Cripple Creek's Wildwood Casino's largest jackpot in the casino's history. While playing a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot machine over the weekend, she won a whopping $805,329.80. Even more impressive, in 2007, she won the $1 million Powerball. “I guess I’m just a lucky person,” … [Read more...]

The company that owns Bronco Billy's Casino in Cripple Creek on Monday announced plans to begin construction by year's end of a 150-room upscale hotel connected to the gaming hall that it hopes will be among the top-rated lodging properties in the Colorado Springs area. Daniel Lee, CEO of Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts, which bought Bronco Billy's two years ago, said the hotel would cost … [Read more...]

Are they video arcades or illegal gambling operations?  Police have raided “game of skill” parlors up and down the front range. Now business owners are speaking out and telling CBS4 their side of the story. On October 4, Denver police raided the American Pride skilled gaming facility on Dartmouth Avenue and its sister store, La Fortuna on Federal Boulevard, seizing thousands of dollars in … [Read more...]

Whatever comes of the proposed entertainment district in northeastern Aurora, gambling probably won’t be part of any future development. Aurora City Council is considering an ordinance that would, if passed by council, make it unlawful for a limited gaming or sports book facility to operate in the city, particularly in an authorized entertainment district, such as the one city leaders have … [Read more...]

DENVER -- Casino dealers. They're cool, calm and collected. They need to be. You can't mess around with other people's money. But how did they get there? Who are these people? Where did they learn the skills necessary to become a casino dealer? Well, a lot of folks started at the Casino Dealers School of Colorado in Denver owned by David Brogan, "We teach anybody from 21 to 70 how to deal … [Read more...]

A dozen former workers have sued the Golden Mardi Gras casino in Black Hawk claiming the company discriminated against them by laying off 60 mostly older and female employees one month and then replacing them with younger, less qualified staffers the following month. The lawsuit was filed Sunday U.S. District Court in Denver on behalf of a dozen former casino workers including blackjack … [Read more...]

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A Utah Indian tribe said it might revive its proposal for a casino across the state line in northwestern Colorado. The Ute Indian Tribe of Fort Duchesne, Utah, is looking to Colorado because it allows gambling but Utah does not, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported Sunday (http://bit.ly/2jlZfzR ). The casino would be in the town of Dinosaur, … [Read more...]

DENVER (AP) - Colorado may be joining the game of regulating fantasy online sports leagues that pay jackpots. But it's too soon to say whether state lawmakers will agree on fantasy sports regulation before the clock runs out on this legislative term. A House committee started work this week on a bill to create a new state Office of Fantasy Sports. Sponsors say that people who use daily … [Read more...]