Rulemaking Information
- Stakeholder Engagement Protocols
Changes to Colorado Gaming Rules may be proposed by the public, the gaming industry, the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (Commission), or from within the Division of Gaming (Division). Proposed Rule changes are forwarded to a Division subject matter expert to analyze and to draft the proposed language with which to begin the formal rulemaking process.
Once the proposed language has been developed, the proposed Rules are published on the Division web page and a rulemaking workshop is scheduled. Gaming stakeholders are invited to attend the workshop and are encouraged to provide comment and concerns regarding the proposed Rule language. Occasionally comments are solicited via email to stakeholders in lieu of an in person workshop.
The Division then files a Notice of Formal Rulemaking with the Secretary of State's Office and the Dept. of Regulatory Affairs. No sooner than 30 days after the Notice is filed, the proposed Rules are heard at a public hearing during a meeting of the Gaming Commission. Stakeholders are welcome to attend rulemaking hearings at the monthly Commission meetings, where they may give testimony regarding proposed Rule changes. If the Commission votes to adopt the proposed changes they would become effective approximately 45 to 60 days after adoption. Adopted Rules are posted on the Division web page.
2023-2024 Rule Changes
*updated November 8, 2024
- January 16, 2025 – Limited Gaming Rules 8, 21 & 28
The Division will be seeking approval for rules of play for three new games. These Rule changes will affect Rule 8 Rules for Blackjack, Rule 21 Rules for Blackjack-Poker Combination games, and Rule 28 Rules for Baccarat.
- November 21, 2024 – Limited Gaming Rule 21
The Division is seeking approval for rules of play for a new blackjack-poker combination game, Deuces Wild Xtreme.
- September 19, 2024 - Limited Gaming Rule 4
The Gaming Commission voted to approve the changes to Gaming Rule 4 Rights and Duties of Licensees. The changes will be effective as of November 14, 2024.
The Division proposed a new Regulation, 30-409.5 Emergency Identification Credentials. This Regulation will allow retail gaming licensees to obtain emergency ID credentials that they can give to employees who have forgotten their gaming license badge when reporting to work. This Regulation details the process for obtaining such credentials, how long they are valid, and when they need to be returned to the Division.
To suggest changes to Gaming Rules and Regulations please submit a Suggested Rule Revision form to Rules Manager Ronni Hunter at DOR_Gaming_RuleMaking@state.co.us.
Department of Revenue rulemaking information, and legal notices
- Rule Review 2024 - Gaming Rules 24 and 10
Colorado§24-3-103.3, C.R.S., and Department of Revenue Policy requires State agencies to review 10% of its Rules each year, or 100% of its Rule in a 10 year period. The Division of Gaming will review Gaming Rule 10 Rules for Poker, and Gaming Rule 24 Limited Gaming Fund in 2024.
Division of Gaming |
2024 Rule Review Plan |
Pursuant to 24-3-103.3, C.R.S., and DOR Policy 505 |
Purpose: Review 10% of all Rules each year or all Rules every 10 years |
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Limited Gaming Rule 10 - Rules for Poker |
Limited Gaming Rule 24 - Limited Gaming Fund |
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Note: Each year the Division also reviews the portion of Rule 3 that deals with licensing and background fees, and the portion of Rule 14 that deals with gaming taxes. |