Colorado records $6.4bn in annual sports wagers

By SectorWire desk · 4 August 2026

Summary

The report said that Colorado sports wagers reached $6.4bn in the latest fiscal year, rising 2.3%. Betting taxes provided more than $47m for water projects, an increase of 28%.

Why it matters

Higher betting tax receipts increase funding for Colorado water projects.

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