| 2011 - Racetrack Casinos |
| Proposal: |
SB11-233 would have allowed two racetracks (Arapahoe Park and a proposed track in Pueblo) to operate as many as 2,500 video lottery machines (aka slot machines).
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| Proponent: |
Mile High Racing and Entertainment, owners of Arapahoe Park
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| Result: |
Killed in Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee
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GAMBLING BILL IGNORES VOTERS
Denver Post Editorial
April 13, 2011
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2011 – Video Keno (aka slot machines) to fund new program to “reverse the offshoring of Colorado jobs.” |
| Proposal: |
HB11-1243 would have required the Lottery Commission to place an unspecified number of electronic keno machines (aka slot machines) across Colorado with proceeds to fund a program to “reverse the offshoring of Colorado jobs” to foreign countries. Ignored constitutional requirement for state-wide and local votes prior to gaming expansion.
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| Proponent: |
State Rep. Sal Pace and State Senator Lois Tochtrop
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| Result: |
Killed in House State Affairs Committee
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Related Articles/
Documentation: |
Read the bill
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2010 – Video Keno (aka slot machines) in bars, restaurants and convenience stores. |
| Proposal: |
SB10-215 would have required the Lottery Commission to establish “new games” (slot machines) to generate funds for higher education scholarships. No provisions for either a state-wide or local vote as required in the Constitution.
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| Proponent: |
State Senator Chris Romer
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| Result: |
Killed in Senate Education Committee
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Related Articles/
Documentation: |
Read the bill
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| Proposal: |
SCR10-004 would have placed a measure on the ballot to allow video keno games in bars, restaurants and convenience stores. Ignored constitutional requirement that local communities vote on proposals to expand gaming into their neighborhoods.
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| Proponent: |
State Senator Chris Romer
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| Result: |
Killed in Senate State Affairs Committee
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A BAD GAMBLE FOR HIGHER ED
Denver Post Editorial
April 23, 2010
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2009 - "Instant Racing" Machines (aka Slot Machines) at CO Racetracks, The Sequel |
| Proposal: |
State legislation to allow “instant racing” machines (aka slot machines) at Colorado horse tracks.
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| Proponent: |
Horse racing industry
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| Result: |
Approved by House Agriculture Committee. Defeated in House Finance Committee.
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Related Articles/
Documentation: |
An assortment of articles related to HB1152
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Can you tell the difference between an “instant racing machine,” as proposed in HB 1152, and a “traditional slot machine?”
(Roll cursor over the photos for the answer) |
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2005 - Pueblo Reservation Casino |
| Proposal: |
Put a casino in Pueblo.
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| Proponent: |
Steve Hillard, Arapaho & Cheyenne Tribes
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| Result: |
Supported by Pueblo County Commissioners and Pueblo City Council.
Tribes withdrew proposal.
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Related Articles/
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CITY LEADERS WAIT AND SEE ABOUT CASINO
by Nick Bonham
Pueblo Chieftain
August 22, 2005 |
2004 - "Instant Racing" Machines (aka Slot Machines) at Colorado Racetracks |
| Proposal: |
State legislation to allow “instant racing” machines (aka slot machines) at Colorado horse tracks.
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| Proponent: |
Horse racing industry
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| Result: |
Defeated in House Finance Committee.
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A STEALTH PLAN FOR SLOT MACHINES GAMBLING INDUSTRY ATTEMPTS TO BYPASS VOTERS
Opinion/Commentary/Editorial
Rocky Mountain News
April 21, 2004 |
2003-2004 - DIA Reservation Casino
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| Proposal: |
Gain federal government approval for creation of a tribal reservation east of DIA where a casino would be built.
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| Proponent: |
Steve Hillard
Arapaho-Cheyenne Homecoming Project
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| Result: |
Failed to get support from the U.S. Dept. of Interior, Congress and/or the State.
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RESERVATION, CASINO IN WORKS NEAR DIA
by Deborah Frazier
Rocky Mountain News
December 31, 2003
Rejection letter from the U.S. Department of the Interior |
