Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission Awards More Than $2.9 Million in Responsible Gaming Grants To Address Problem Gambling In Colorado


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Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission Awards More Than $2.9 Million in Responsible Gaming Grants To Address Problem Gambling In Colorado

 

Lakewood - February 20, 2025 - The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved $2,948,660 in responsible gaming grants at the February Commission meeting. 

 

The Responsible Gaming Grant Program is meant to provide meaningful funding and encourage prevention, education on gambling addiction, additional counselors, public awareness, treatment, recovery, data, and research in Colorado. 

 

2025 Grants Awarded

Organization 

Project or Purpose

Amount Awarded

Colorado Division of GamingCombating Illegal Gambling in Colorado$500,000
Kindbridge Research InstituteColorado Military Stigma Reduction Program: Stigma Stand Down$886,550
Kindbridge Research InstituteColorado Athlete Wellbeing Program: Phase 3$194,260
Kindbridge Research InstituteHealthy Gaming Education Program: Phase 2 $176,000
Problem Gambling Coalition of ColoradoProblem Gambling Center Programs and Services $451,000
Problem Gambling Coalition of ColoradoColorado Schools (K-12) Gambling and Gaming Education Project $196,900
Problem Gambling Coalition of ColoradoTherapist Certification Sustainability Project$128,700
Problem Gambling Coalition of ColoradoColorado Collegiate Education and Support Project$272,250
Free Recovery Community CorporationProblem Gambling Awareness and Support for Coloradans Battling Addiction$143,000

Total awarded: 

$2,948,660

 The Responsible Gaming Grant Program was established by House Bill 22-1402 to promote responsible gaming and address problem gaming in Colorado. This act enabled the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission to administer the annual grant program and award grants to eligible applicants from the Responsible Gaming Grant Program Cash Fund. The responsible gaming grant program is meant to provide meaningful funding and encourage prevention, education on gambling addiction, additional counselors, public awareness, treatment, recovery, data, and research in Colorado.

The 2025 grants are the third set of grants awarded, and a breakdown of previous grant recipients is available on the Division of Gaming's website at sbg.colorado.gov/responsible-gaming-grants

Gray Market Gaming

For law enforcement agencies wanting more information on how to combat gray market games in Colorado, please contact the Division of Gaming at  dor_gamingweb@state.co.us.

 

Responsible Gaming Resources

In Colorado, residents can sign up to exclude themselves from gaming, whether sports betting or at a casino. As of February 2025, more than 430 Coloradans had signed up. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the list, visit SBG.Colorado.gov/self-exclusion.

 

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, there are many resources available to help. Visit SBG.Colorado.gov/problem-gambling-resources for more information. 

 

Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.

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The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming ensures honesty and integrity in the Colorado gaming industry. The Colorado Department of Revenue works to be a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.