Ken Pomponio, Author at PlayColorado

Colorado Casino Notebook: Century Casinos Enjoys Solid First Quarter

Century Casino's first quarter gains and the Bally's Poker Open in Black Hawk are among the items in this roundup of Colorado casino news.

Posted on: 05/16/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

Early Pointspread Pointers for the Denver Broncos’ 2022 Schedule

The Denver Broncos' full 2022 schedule was released Thursday. Here's a game-by-game breakdown, including some Broncos betting angles.

Posted on: 05/12/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

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Colorado Clears Major Responsible Gaming Hurdle With New Measure

Colorado cleared a problem gambling funding hurdle with the passage of a new measure. But the $3 million in grants must be approved annually.

Posted on: 05/12/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

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‘F@$% That Guy!’ Dave Portnoy Responds To Colorado Betting Controversy

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy countered a prominent bettor's claims of unethical practices by backing the retail Barstool Colorado Sportsbook.

Posted on: 05/11/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

The Joker Is NBA’s King But the Nuggets Remain Postseason Peasants

Nikola Jokic is the 13th back-to-back NBA MVP winner. But if Jokic's Nuggets don't soon have more playoff success, all will be for naught.

Posted on: 05/09/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

2022 Colorado responsible gambling funding bill introduced

Big Boost Could Be Coming for Colorado Responsible Gambling Efforts

A recently introduced responsible gaming funding bill is currently being read in the Colorado State Senate. It would greatly boost current efforts.

Posted on: 05/05/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

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Barstool CO Retail Sportsbook Odds Dispute Results in State Investigation

The state is investigating a prominent Colorado bettor's claims he received unethical treatment at Black Hawk's Barstool Sportsbook.

Posted on: 04/29/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Rebounds in Big Way With March Madness

Colorado's March sports wagering handle enjoyed a near-record month, hitting the state's second-highest all-time monthly total at $505.6 million.

Posted on: 04/27/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

2022 NFL Draft Lacking Luster? Not For Colorado State’s Trey McBride

CSU tight end Trey McBride adds some needed local punch to this week's NFL Draft that's lacking in marquee QB prospects.

Posted on: 04/26/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

Carousel Group/MaximBet Fined $80,000 For Colorado Geolocation Snafu

Carousel Group-operated MaximBet Colorado Sportsbook has been sanctioned by the state for an unexplained geolocation shutdown in December.

Posted on: 04/21/2022 | | Ken Pomponio

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Colorado Casino Notebook: Century Casinos Enjoys Solid First Quarter

Early Pointspread Pointers for the Denver Broncos’ 2022 Schedule

Colorado Clears Major Responsible Gaming Hurdle With New Measure

‘F@$% That Guy!’ Dave Portnoy Responds To Colorado Betting Controversy

The Joker Is NBA’s King But the Nuggets Remain Postseason Peasants

Big Boost Could Be Coming for Colorado Responsible Gambling Efforts

Barstool CO Retail Sportsbook Odds Dispute Results in State Investigation

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Rebounds in Big Way With March Madness

2022 NFL Draft Lacking Luster? Not For Colorado State’s Trey McBride

Carousel Group/MaximBet Fined $80,000 For Colorado Geolocation Snafu

Colorado Moves to Dismiss Updated Sports Betting Lawsuit by Ute Tribes

Colorado Casinos Have Best Month of 2024, But Dip 2% Annually in July

Colorado Sports Betting Regulators Eliminate ‘Negative Wagers’

Betfred Sportsbook Exits Colorado Next Week

Report Highlights Problem Gambling Successes, Depth of Disorders