Colorado sports betting revenue rose 48% to $47.3 million in April, reportedly despite a slight fall in wagers.
Colorado’s April revenue rose despite a slight fall in wagers, giving operators and investors a market snapshot.
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UNLV researchers reported interim findings from a study of gambling in Colorado, with lead researcher Shane Kraus saying the project included 500 randomly selected residents. The results found that 4% of Coloradans bet on sports and 7% of those bettors reported serious problems; the study's final results are expected after the Super Bowl in February.
Reportedly, Colorado lawmakers passed Senate Bill 26-131 in May 2026. The law caps deposits at six per 24 hours, prohibits credit card funding and push notifications soliciting deposits or bets, and bars advertising aimed at under-21s.
Colorado recorded $486.33m in sports wagers during July 2026. Wagers increased by 38%, with the outlet attributing growth to betting on the FIFA World Cup.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed legislation intended to prevent harms associated with addictive sports betting practices, reportedly on 3 June 2026. The available report does not detail the bill’s provisions or effective date.
The Colorado Senate approved Senate Bill 131 in a 20-15 vote during the closing days of the 2026 session and sent it to Governor Jared Polis. The bill would bar credit card deposits for betting, limit daily account funding frequency and prohibit operators or marketing affiliates from targeting advertising at people under 21; Polis has 30 days to act.