Colorado Opens Grant Applications for Responsible Gambling Initiatives

Colorado Division of Gaming is now accepting grant applications from organizations dedicated to responsible gambling initiatives. These incentives are for non-profit organizations with established projects that promote responsible gambling and minimize gambling-related harm.

The state hopes these grants will improve awareness of best gaming practices and emphasize the dangers of compulsive gambling. Ultimately, the goal is to equip residents with all the necessary information to bet responsibly as the state’s gambling numbers continue to rise.

Proposals For Grants Now Open

The director of the Colorado Division of Gaming, Christopher Schroder, was clear about the grants’ objective from the onset. The incentive is meant to provide multi-approach solutions to gambling dependency. These solutions include advice, helplines, addiction support and treatment, education programs, counseling, and advocacy.

Christopher urges organizations capable of implementing meaningful, responsible gaming projects to apply for the grants.

“This responsible gaming grant program shows Colorado’s continued dedication to responsible gaming while maintaining integrity for Colorado Gaming“

The director pledges to support the most capable platforms. Established organizations are likely to be prioritized because of their reputation and track record. Still, the commission encourages all interested applicants to submit their bids by December 1st. Colorado Limited Gaming Control will review each applicant and announce the selected recipients on February 25th.

Colorado has always been one of the most proactive states in protecting consumers. There is currently a brooding concern about the rapid rise of gambling-related spending and whether it signifies problematic habits among bettors. The state does not have evidence yet but is keen to increase gambling firms’ taxes, putting Proposition JJ on the ballot. Voters will decide whether the law should pass or not.

Capable Applicant With Continuity Resources to Get Grants

The Colorado Gaming Division wants to work with organizations that have the resources to continue their responsible gambling commitments even after exhausting their grants. While all applicants are welcome, platforms with enough staff and resources to attend all meetings and conduct reporting are likely to be favored.

New non-profit organizations stand a chance to receive grants too. However, they must show that they have a real plan and scalable projects to help the state achieve its goal of educating residents about safe gambling.