Profiling the game plan in Colorado
By Beauclarine Thomas
In November, Colorado voters approved Amendment 77 and allowed voters in Colorado’s gaming towns, Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, the ability to increase maximum bets above the state’s $100 limit and add new games beyond slots, blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. The economic impact of Amendment 77 has not been determined because it will depend on local voters deciding on casino bet limits and new games. However, 78% of the revenue will go toward financial aid and workforce development programs at community colleges, 12% will go to Gilpin and Teller counties, and 10% will be split between Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek. The Colorado Municipal League reached out to the cities affected by this measure to learn how they plan on implementing Amendment 77. Here are responses from Black Hawk and Central City.
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