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Colorado Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 18-10-101 et seq.; 12-60-101 et seq.; 12-47.1-101 et seq. |
| Gambling | Risking money or any other thing of value for gain contingent in whole or part upon lot, chance, or the happening or outcome of an event over which the person taking a risk has no control. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Effective April 21, 2003, off-track simulcasts permitted. Out-of-state simulcasts permitted. Parimutuel wagering only. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Greyhound races permitted; off-track simulcasts permitted. Special event greyhound race simulcasts from out of state permitted. Parimutuel wagering only. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Limited: slot machines, poker and black jack with maximum single bet of $5. Only allowed in cities of Central, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Indian reservation casinos allowed. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Election wagers banned; gaming for charitable organizations allowed. Social gambling allowed. Bingo and raffles regulated by the secretary of state. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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