Colorado Springs Business Journal

Posts Tagged ‘casinos’

Winnings trickle in for back child support

by Becky Hurley Published: October 22,2009

Tags: back child support, casinos, El Paso County, Sallie Clark

It’s now been a year since a Colorado law went into effect, requiring casinos to check for and collect payments from the winnings of individuals who owe back payment money for child support. During that time, $94,834 has been collected for families in El Paso County. The proceeds, however, represent only a small percentage of the total amount of child [...] [...]

Casinos betting changes will boost bottom lines

by John Hazlehurst Published: July 10,2009

Tags: casinos, gambling

Cripple Creek’s casinos are betting on a much-needed economic boost from new games, higher betting limits and extended operating hours. Measured by adjusted gross proceeds, Cripple Creek casino revenue reached the high water mark of $154.9 million during 2007, following years of steady growth. But during 2008, yearly revenue plummeted nearly 10 percent to $140.1 million, erasing [...] [...]