Casino and gambling

Online gambling is big business in Colorado, but lawmakers want to change that

People gather around to participate in sports betting. (Associated Press file) Dave Vanderport says he was a sports gambler long…

March 25, 2026

Southwest Life

Nevada casinos, lawmakers eager to reverse change in gambling tax deductions

President Donald Trump holds his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts surrounded by members of Congress at…

January 3, 2026

Local News

Chairmen of Colorado’s two Native American tribes ask legislature to remedy sports betting inequity

Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal chairmen say they were left out of the conversation in 2019

January 11, 2023

Local News

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel plans to reopen March 3

of COVID safety measures to be implemented

February 28, 2021

Local News

Sky Ute Casino Resort launches sports betting app

SportsBook takes wagers from anyone within Colorado

June 11, 2020

Regional News

Ute Mountain Utes plan to open sports book

Operation could start by May 1

January 21, 2020

Professional Sports

Gambling firms see up to $8 billion in sports betting market by 2025

Industry is growing quickly after Supreme Court ruling

November 4, 2019

Local News

Sports wagering might be coming to Southwest Colorado

Proposition DD passes, Sky Ute and Ute Mountain casinos could take bets

October 10, 2019

Local News

Sky Ute Casino gets new assistant manager

Garlick moves up after 23 years with tribe

September 13, 2019

Regional News

American Indian tribes commission problem-gambling study

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the industry-funded Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico is financing a study designed…

January 1, 2018

Sports

Dahlberg: Time is ripe to bring sports betting into the open

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, center, waits to speak during a news conference Tuesday in Trenton, N.J.. The Supreme Court…

June 28, 2017

Sports

Justices to review New Jersey bid for legal sports betting

Christie continues to push New Jersey’s case

June 27, 2017

Professional Sports

Supreme Court delays sports betting decision

A small but uncertain victory for gamblers

January 17, 2017

Local News

Former Ignacio employee sentenced for embezzling

Mejia to pay more than $66,000 in restitution

September 15, 2016

Local News

Bill to regulate fantasy sports advances

Hickenlooper: Should regulation be at state or fed level?

April 20, 2016

Business

Tourism helps diversify economies in Indian Country

National tourism confab held in Ignacio

September 15, 2015

Regional News

Navajo panel agrees on gaming terms

Legislature to debate new compact in upcoming session

December 30, 2014

Local News

Voters to decide gambling initiative

Schools could benefit from gaming profits

October 5, 2014

Local News

Ballot wording brings debate

Language finally settled for state initiatives

September 6, 2014

Local News

Voters asked to expand money for schools

say it’s just a disguise for out-of-state casino

August 9, 2014

Business

Bringing fine dining to Ignacio

Partnering with casino beefs up restaurants’ menus and bottom lines

August 17, 2013