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Online gambling in Colorado: what is legal
Colorado has licensed online sports betting since 1 May 2020 for players aged 21 and over, regulated by the Division of Gaming. Online sportsbooks must partner with a licensed Colorado casino. Online casino games and online poker are not legal, and no bill to change that has advanced. The Colorado Lottery does not sell online itself, but courier apps may operate under its retailer rules. Sweepstakes casinos are neither banned nor licensed.
Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.
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Product by product
- Online casinos
Not legal online
Online casino games are not legal; no bill has advanced.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Colorado online casinos (2 Oct 2026)
- Sports betting
Legal and licensed21+since 1 May 2020
Licensed online sportsbooks statewide, partnered with Colorado casinos.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Colorado sports betting (updated 2 Oct 2026)Sports betting in Colorado
- Poker
Not legal online
Regulated online poker is not legal.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Colorado online casinos (2 Oct 2026)
- Lottery
Legal and licensed18+
No direct online sales; courier apps allowed under lottery retailer rules.
Reported by Vixio: US lottery courier regulatory review (8 Jun 2026)Lottery in Colorado
- Sweepstakes casinos
Allowed, not state-licensed18+
No state ban or licensing found.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Colorado online casinos (2 Oct 2026)Sweepstakes casinos in Colorado
Regulator and help
Who regulates gambling in Colorado
Colorado Division of Gaming (Department of Revenue)Colorado LotteryFree, confidential help
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).
Limits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-checkColorado: quick answers
Is online casino legal in Colorado?
No. Online casino is not legal in Colorado. Online casino games are not legal; no bill has advanced.
Is online sports betting legal in Colorado?
Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in Colorado (since 1 May 2020). The minimum age is 21. Licensed online sportsbooks statewide, partnered with Colorado casinos.
Is online poker legal in Colorado?
No. Online poker is not legal in Colorado. Regulated online poker is not legal.
Is buying lottery tickets online legal in Colorado?
Yes. Buying lottery tickets online is legal and regulated in Colorado. The minimum age is 18. No direct online sales; courier apps allowed under lottery retailer rules.
Is a sweepstakes casino legal in Colorado?
A sweepstakes casino is not banned in Colorado, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No state ban or licensing found.