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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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Season 2025 Episode 4 | 11m 53s | CC

In Episode 4, we conclude with some final thoughts on how sports betting has shaped Colorado. And we examine the ways the state is supporting organizations to treat sports betting gambling addictions while gambling revenue continues to increase at incredible speed.

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