Colorado
Sports Betting
Colorado has one of the most competitive sports betting markets in the US with low barriers to entry and more than 20 licensed operators.
Sports Betting in Colorado
Colorado has one of the most competitive sports betting markets in the US with low barriers to entry and more than 20 licensed operators.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in Colorado, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming. The minimum age to bet is 21, and bettors must be physically located within Colorado state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
Colorado taxes sports betting operators at 10% of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 20 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in May 2020.
How to Start Betting in Colorado
To place a legal sports bet in Colorado, you must (1) be at least 21 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to Colorado for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in Colorado
The following 15 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in Colorado. All operators are regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming.
DraftKings
Market leader
→FanDuel
#2 in market share
→BetMGM
Denver Nuggets partner
→Caesars
Caesars Rewards
→Fanatics
FanCash program
→bet365
International odds
→ESPN BET
News integration
→BetRivers
Rush Street Interactive
→Hard Rock Bet
Unity rewards
→Circa Sports
Sharp-friendly limits
→SuperBook
Vegas-style
→Betfred
UK operator
PointsBet
Fixed-odds and points betting
Tipico
German-owned book
WynnBET
Wynn Resorts
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