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Updated: 1:55 PM Jul 2, 2009
Colorado Casinos Raise Limits To $100, Add Games, Stay Open 24 Hours A Day
Starting at 12:01 Thursday morning, gambling in Colorado changed. Casinos in Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City raised the betting limits from five dollars to 100. Posted: 12:14 AM Jul 2, 2009Reporter: Lauri Martin Email Address: lmartin@kktv.com |
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Starting at 12:01 Thursday morning, gambling in Colorado changed. Casinos in Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City raised the betting limits from five dollars to 100.
The casinos are also keeping their doors open all night and gamblers can now play Craps and Roulette. Some casinos in Cripple Creek celebrated the change by hosting a party.
"I think the industry needed a shot in the arm for the past five years. We’re looking for this to increase our revenue, to off-set the downturn in the economy and the smoking ban," said Marc Murphy with Bronco Billy’s.
State economists predict the changes will bring in an additional $30 million over the next year.
11 News spoke with Gamblers Anonymous. A spokesperson says they do expect an influx of gamers seeking help. For more information on how to contact them 24 hours a day, call 1-888-GA-HELPS.
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lol, now may encounter many ppls with gambling addictions. More bankrupts, losing houses, businesses due to gambling.. Sad but true!
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Cripple Creek deserves a lot more positive press!!! Look at all the tax revenue it generates! I just returned from Vegas (for a convention). It was HOT (106), way over-priced, smoked filled (choke, choke), etc. Cripple Creek's games are just as good. I'm goin' there!
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