11:55
Cash Out
Ep. 2: Setting the Lines
The reality of sports betting, an influx of sports books and ads and athlete harassment.
Ep. 1: Colorado Places its Bet
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.
Ep. 1: Colorado Places its Bet
Season 2025 Episode 1 | 14m 14s | CC
In Episode 1, we look at why Colorado decided to legalize sports betting, including the legislation behind it, the pros and cons raised in deliberation, and the final language of Proposition DD. We then fast forward to look at how much money sports betting has amassed in Colorado and over performed expectations, while funding important water projects.
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