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Cash Out

May 1st marked 5 years of legal sports betting in Colorado. How has this legalization affected Colorado’s economy, businesses, sports industry, and population in general? This series examines Colorado sports betting from beginning to present day and follows a four-chapter arc of excitement, anxiety, disappointment and hopeful recovery that mirrors the experience of placing a bet.

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Cash Out: The Rise of Sports Betting in Colorado

Season 2025 Episode 5 | 56m 39s | CC

May 1, 2025 marked five years of legalized sports betting in Colorado. How has this legalization affected Colorado’s economy, businesses, sports industry, and population in general? This RMPBS Original Documentary examines Colorado sports betting from beginning to present day from regulations and tax revenue to gambling addiction and treatment.

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