Colorado sports bettors will soon see tighter rules on how they deposit money, how sportsbooks contact them, and how betting companies advertise. Senate Bill 26-131 has become law and is expected to take effect August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition delays it. For players, this is not a ban on sports betting. It is […]
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Colorado Betting Bill Advances While Kalshi Tests State Rulebook
Colorado’s sports betting reform bill has cleared the House, but prediction market operator Kalshi sits outside the same state playbook, and that is where things get messy. House Vote Puts SB26-131 Near the Finish Line Colorado’s SB26-131, the Sports Betting Protections bill, passed the House on May 9 by a 50-13 vote after previously clearing […]
Colorado Votes to Direct Sports Betting Revenue to Water Projects
Colorado voters have overwhelmingly supported Proposition JJ, a landmark initiative that channels the full revenue from sports betting taxes into critical water-related projects. The measure passed with an impressive 76% approval, lifting a prior cap on state-retained sports betting revenue and allowing Colorado to retain every dollar collected. Background on Proposition JJ and Colorado’s Sports […]
