There aren’t any Colorado casinos available, but online sports betting recently made its debut in the state. In May of this year, it was announced that online sports betting is allowed in the state. Online sports betting and the lottery is currently the only forms of online gambling available in Colorado. Although gambling in the state has taken slow strides, there has been progress. Online gamblers have access to four casino operators, each with their own online sportsbooks. More are expected to come in the future.
This article will discuss all there is to know about online sports betting in the Centennial State. We’ll have a look at the various gambling options like horse racing, and assess the gambling laws that govern them. We’ll also check out the betting apps that you can use when gambling in Colorado. Further down we list some of the best sportsbooks and detail some features you can expect when betting there.
Off-track betting is technically the only form of online betting permitted in the state. Off-track bets can be made on greyhound and horse races only. Bettors are also able to gamble on live horse races.
Best Colorado Casinos
Colorado Casino can only operate in 3 cities namely Cripple Creek, Black Hawk, and Central City. Tribal casinos are also allowed to operate. Cripple Creek has 9 casinos that include Wildwood Casino, Double Eagle Casino, Brass Ass Casino, and Johnny Nolan’s Saloon. Central City Casinos include Johnny Z’s Casino, Easy Street Casino, Famous Bonanza Casino, and Z Casino.
Black Hawk has the most casinos in the city. Some of the casinos you’ll find there includes Golden Gates Casino, Red Dolly Casino, Ameristar Casino, and Mardi Gras Casino.
There are only two tribal casinos that we know of and these are Ute Mountain Casino and Sky Ute Casino with 750 and 700 slot machines, respectively.
Colorado Casinos Sports Betting Apps
You have a choice between 9 sports betting apps when gambling in Colorado. A detailed review is given for 3 of the best below. Some of the others include BetRivers, BetMGM, Betfred, BetMonarch, Sky Ute Sportsbook and SBK Sportsbook.
Online Sportsbook
Bonus
Special Features
DraftKings
$1025
No promotional code needed. $500 in free bets and deposit bonus respectively. Extra $25 free.
FoxBet
$1000
Accessible on iOS, Android and desktop. $500 in sign up bonus, and free bonus respectively.
Fanduel
$500
No bonus codes required. Compatible with IOS, Android and on desktop. $500 risk free bet
CO Online Lottery
In addition to sports betting, there’s also a state lottery. Its lottery has a functional website and mobile app where lottery players can access any information that they might need. In Colorado, you can buy your lottery tickets well ahead of the next draw using the advance play option. This option applies to Mega Millions, US Powerball, Lucky for Life, and Colorado Lotto + games.
The mobile app is free to use and has the following functions:
You can play free games on the app
Save all your lucky lottery numbers
Get alerts and notifications
You can enter bonus draws or jackpot games via the app
Search for the closest lottery retailor
Get details about prizes up for grabs
Scan your tickets to see winners
Gambling Laws in the State
The gambling laws in the state are pretty straightforward. The lottery and all charitable games have an age limit of 18, while other forms of gambling require a minimum age of 21 years.
Live horse racing – Live horse racing is permitted but all funds have to be placed in a pari-mutuel pool of money.
Off-track betting – This form of betting is allowed at racing sites and taverns only.
Greyhound betting – Betting on greyhound races was outlawed in 2014. But, off-track greyhound betting is still allowed.
Lottery – The Colorado lottery is controlled by the state. There are instant scratch-off tickets and normal lottery tickets available. Lottery players from CO can participate in interstate drawings.
Charitable gambling – Charities are allowed to host games for charitable purposes only. This can only include games of chance like keno and bingo. All charities must be registered and the money made from these events must be put to good use.
Colorado Casinos FAQs
What is the largest casino in Colorado?
Ameristar Black Hawk Casino is the largest casino by gaming space. It has over 5300 sq. meters in gaming space that fits over 1300 slot machines.
Is gambling legal in Colorado?
Only off-track betting and charitable gambling are legal in the state.
Which casino has the loosest slots in Black Hawk?
Loose slots don’t really exist. It’s either you are lucky or you are not.
What games are allowed in Colorado Casinos?
Live horse races, online sports betting, lottery, and selected games of chance for charity.
Does Colorado have a state lottery?
Yes, it does. The lottery has an official website and mobile app that you can visit.
What is the minimum gambling age in Colorado?
The minimum age is 18 for lottery and charitable gambling. It’s 21 years for all other forms of gambling.
Is online poker legal in Colorado?
No, unfortunately not. Attempts have been made to expand the industry to include other games. But no success has yet been reached.
What Colorado cities have casinos?
There are only 3 cities that have casinos in CO. They are Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek.
