Title 44, Revenue - Regulation of Activities

The short title of this article 30 is the Limited Gaming Act of 1991. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 168, � 2, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-47.1-101 as it existed prior to 2018.

(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares it to be the public policy of this state that: (a) The success of limited gaming is dependent upon public confidence and trust that licensed limited gaming is conducted honestly and competitively; that the rights of …

As used in this article 30, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Adjusted gross proceeds, except with respect to games of poker, means the total amount of all wagers made by players on limited gaming less all payments to players; and payment to players shall include all pay…

Limited gaming and sports betting are hereby authorized and may be operated and maintained subject to this article 30. All limited gaming and sports betting authorized by this article 30 is subject to regulation by the commission. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with reloca…

Limited gaming shall take place only in the following existing Colorado cities: The city of Central, county of Gilpin; the city of Black Hawk, county of Gilpin; and the city of Cripple Creek, county of Teller. Limited gaming shall be further confined to the commercial districts o…

(1) Nothing in this article 30 shall be construed in any way to affect or interfere with the regulation of bingo and raffles by the office of the secretary of state. (2) Nothing contained in this article 30 shall be construed to modify, amend, or otherwise affect the validity of …

Pursuant to section 2 of an act of congress of the United States entitled An Act to prohibit transportation of gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce, approved January 2, 1951, designated 15 U.S.C. secs. 1171 to 1177, inclusive, and in effect January 1, 1989, the sta…

All shipments of gaming devices, including slot machines, into this state, the registering, recording, and labeling of which has been duly made by the manufacturer or dealer thereof in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of an act of congress of the United States entitled An Act to …

Notwithstanding any other laws of this state to the contrary, if a licensed slot machine manufacturer, slot machine distributor, operator, retailer, or a retail gaming license applicant complies with all of the provisions of this article 30 and the rules promulgated under this ar…

As used in this part 14, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) City means a city that is not a certified local government as defined in section 44-30-103 (7) and that receives money from the state historical fund for historic preservation purposes. (2) Commission means an in…

(1) Costs associated with the operation of the commission shall be paid from the city's share of preservation and restoration money from the state historical fund. (2) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. To the extent authorized by the governing body of th…

(1) The commission shall elect a chairperson and any officers that it may require. (2) The commission shall make and adopt bylaws governing its work. (3) The commission may adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of part 12 of this article 30 and this part 14. Source: …

The commission shall act only at regularly scheduled semi-monthly meetings, that shall be held at a time determined by the governing body of the city, or at meetings of which not less than five days' notice has been given. Absent the objection of any member, the chairperson may c…

No official business of the commission shall be conducted unless a quorum of not less than four members is present. The concurring vote of at least four members of the commission is necessary to constitute an official act of the commission. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added w…

Any official decision of the commission shall be considered final agency action and subject to judicial review in a court of competent jurisdiction. No official decision of the commission shall be appealable to or reviewable by the governing body of the city. Source: L. 2018: Ent…

Definitions applicable to this part 15 also appear in section 44-30-103 and article 1 of this title 44. As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Casino means a licensed gaming establishment as defined in section 44-30-103 (18). (2) Collegiate sports eve…

(1) The following persons shall not have any ownership interest in, control of, or otherwise be employed by a sports betting operator, a licensee, or a facility in which sports betting takes place or place a wager on a sports event that is overseen by that person's sports governi…

(1) (a) The commission shall issue, deny, suspend, revoke, and renew sports betting licenses pursuant to subsection (3) of this section and rules adopted by the commission and may assess fines and penalties for violations of this part 15. The commission's licensing rules must inc…

(1) Except as specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, information and records of the commission enumerated by this section are confidential and may not be disclosed except pursuant to a court order. No person may by subpoena or statutory authority obtain such inform…

(1) There is hereby imposed a tax on sports betting activity, at the rate of ten percent of net sports betting proceeds. The commission shall establish by rule the form and manner in which the tax is collected. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, all proceed…

(1) (a) There is hereby created, in the state treasury, the sports betting fund, referred to in this section as the fund. The initial appropriation to the division for sports betting regulation and all subsequent revenues of the division derived from sports betting activity and t…

The sports betting fund shall be audited at least once before May 1, 2022, and at least once every five years thereafter, by or under the direction of the state auditor, who, notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), shall submit a report of the audit to the legislative audit …

(1) In addition to the prohibitions in section 44-30-801, it is unlawful for any person: (a) To charge, in connection with the placement or acceptance of a bet, a commission or fee greater than or less than that fixed by the commission; (b) To accept a bet by any person under twe…

(1) In addition to any other penalties that may apply, a person violating section 44-30-1511 commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501. (2) A person violating the acceptance of bets restrictions of section 44-30-1511 (1)(b) may also be …

Any other state or local law in conflict with this part 15 is inapplicable, but this section does not supersede or affect part 6 of article 21 of title 24. Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1327), ch. 347, p. 3231, � 12, effective May 1, 2020. Editor's note: Section 16(2…

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1327), ch. 347, p. 3231, � 12, effective May 1, 2020. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 1, 2020. (See L. 2019, p. 3231.)

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1327), ch. 347, p. 3231, � 12, effective August 2. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective May 1, 2020. (See L. 2019, p. 3231.)

Before making a payment of cash winnings, a licensee shall comply with the requirements of article 33 of this title 44. Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (HB 22-1412), ch. 405, p. 2876, � 11, effective July 1, 2023. 44-30-1517. Ballot issue - retain and spend sports betting …

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1436), ch. 212, p. 1299, � 5, effective May 20. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2025, if a majority of the electors voting in the November 5, 2024, election vote Yes/For the …

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1436), ch. 212, p. 1299, � 6, effective May 20. Editor's note: Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2025, if a majority of the electors voting in the November 5, 2024, election vote Yes/For the …

The short title of this part 16 is the Fantasy Contests Act. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added with relocations, (HB 20-1286), ch. 269, p. 1304, � 2, effective July 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-125-101 as it existed prior to 2020.

Parts 1 and 3 of this article 30 apply, according to their terms, to this part 16 unless the context otherwise requires. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added with relocations, (HB 20-1286), ch. 269, p. 1305, � 2, effective July 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former �…

As used in this part 16, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Applicant means a person that has applied for an initial license or registration or a renewal license or registration to operate in Colorado as a fantasy contest or a small fantasy contest operator. An applicant …

(1) (a) The director of the division of gaming shall promulgate reasonable rules for the administration and enforcement of this part 16, including rules governing the identification, licensing, and fingerprinting of applicants for licensure. (b) Repealed. (2) Repealed. Source: L.…

(1) On and after September 1, 2020, an entity shall not operate as a small fantasy contest operator unless the entity is registered with the director. On and after September 1, 2020, an individual who is not operating through an entity shall not operate as a small fantasy contest…

(1) (a) On and after September 1, 2020, an entity shall not operate as a fantasy contest operator unless the entity is licensed by the director. On and after September 1, 2020, an individual who is not operating through an entity shall not operate as a fantasy contest operator un…

(1) A fantasy contest operator, including a small fantasy contest operator, shall implement commercially reasonable procedures for fantasy contests with an entry fee, which procedures are designed to: (a) Prevent employees of the fantasy contest operator, including a small fantas…

Each fantasy contest operator shall keep daily records of its operations and shall maintain the records for at least three years. The records must sufficiently detail all financial transactions to determine compliance with the requirements of this part 16 and must be available fo…

(1) Fantasy contests are authorized and may be conducted by a fantasy contest operator at a licensed gaming establishment. A gaming retailer may conduct fantasy contests if the gaming retailer is licensed as a fantasy contest operator. (2) Fantasy contests are authorized and may …

(1) The director may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license or registration of or impose an administrative fine against a licensee or registrant if the fantasy contest operator, including a small fantasy contest operator: (a) Violates any order of the director, any provi…

In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a fantasy contest operator, or an employee or agent thereof, who violates this part 16 is subject to a civil fine of not more than one thousand dollars for each such violation, which the state treasurer shall credit to the sports b…

This part 16 applies to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2020. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added with relocations, (HB 20-1286), ch. 269, p. 1311, � 2, effective July 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-125-112 as it existed prior to 2020.

For the purposes of this part 16, administrative hearings shall be conducted by the hearings division of the department. Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (HB 22-1412), ch. 405, p. 2875, � 7, effective August 10.

As used in this part 17, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Behavioral health administration means the behavioral health administration established pursuant to section 27-60-203 (5)(a). (2) (a) Eligible applicant means: (I) An agency of the state government; (II) A local …

There is created in the department the division of gaming, the head of which is the director of the division of gaming. The director is appointed by, and may be removed by, the executive director. The division of gaming, the Colorado limited gaming control commission created in s…

(1) The functions of the division are to license, implement, regulate, and supervise the conduct in this state of: (a) Limited gaming as authorized by section 9 of article XVIII of the state constitution; and (b) Sports betting as authorized by part 15 of this article 30. (2) (De…

(1) The director shall: (a) Be qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division; (b) Be of good character and shall not have been convicted of any felony or gambling-related offense, notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-5-101; (c) Not be engaged in …

(1) All investigators of the division and their supervisors, including the director and the executive director, have all the powers of any peace officer to: (a) Make arrests, with or without warrant, for any violation of this article 30, article 20 of title 18, or the rules promu…

The division of gaming, for purposes of this article 30, shall have full authority to procure, at the expense of the division, any records furnished to or maintained by any law enforcement agency in the United States, including state and local law enforcement agencies in Colorado…

This part 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2033. Before the repeal, the division of gaming is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 178, � 2, effective October 1. L. 2022: En…