Online sports wagering in Colorado has been live and legal since May 1, 2020.

The first betting sites Colorado sports bettors could use were BetMGM, BetRivers, DraftKings, and FanDuel - not a bad opening quarter of sportsbooks to launch a regulated betting market it must be said!

And Colorado sports betting has got bigger and better ever since, with international and local brands adding plenty of variety to the list of online sports betting options.

In order to find the best of the best, we’ve ranked and reviewed each Colorado sportsbook based on these criteria. Here are our results.

1. Bet365
2. Betfred Sports
   
3. BetMGM
   
4. BetMonarch
   
5. BetRivers
   
6. Betsafe
7. Betway
8. BetWildWood
   
9. Caesars Sportsbook
   
10. Circa Sports
    
11. DraftKings Sportsbook
    
12. Elite Sportsbook
13. ESPN Bet
14. Fanatics Sportsbook
15. FanDuel Sportsbook
16. SBK Sportsbook
17. Sky Ute
18. Sporttrade

It’s a fact that New Jersey aside, no state has a choice of betting sites quite like Colorado. Also true is how sports betting law in Colorado means that the list could eventually total 33 different betting sites. That’s quite some selection.

In order to help you sort through the options and enable you to find the right sportsbook for you, we recommend using the following criteria.

Tips for Choosing Online Betting Sites in CO

It can be difficult to identify the right sportsbook option at the best of times. But with the huge selection, our advice is to consider the following:

1. Betting variety: Is there a good selection of bets for your favorite sports?
2. Payment options: Does the operator accept popular banking methods like PayPal? Are there a number of ways you can pay?
3. Colorado betting apps: Does the operator offer a betting app for added convenience?
4. User-friendliness: Is the betting website/ app easy to use? Is the navigation good?
5. Betting features: Does the operator provide live betting? Cash-out? Live streaming?
6. Odds: Are the odds for your game and sport competitive?
7. Promos: Are there deals and offers for new and existing players?
8. Customer support: Is there a good level of support? Is the operator easy to contact?
9. Welcome bonus: Does the sign-up offer represent good value? What are the wagering requirements attached to the bonus?

Whether you’re using your desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet, getting set up with Colorado betting sites is straightforward. The order in which you create an account may differ between operators - some might ask you to create a username and password first, others will focus on personal information - but, either way, the same process applies.

Here’s all you need to do to get started.

How to Sign Up with Colorado Betting Sites

• Create log-in: key in your email address and create a username/password so you can log in and log out of your betting account safely and securely.
• Provide personal information: complete the registration page that requires you to enter your full name, address, and date of birth.
• Verify identity: enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number to confirm your identity.
• Choose your preferred payment method: Select the option most convenient for you and make your first deposit.
• Confirm location in Colorado: if you’re creating your account on a betting app, the inbuilt GPS your device has will automatically detect your location. But if you’re on a desktop website, you may be prompted to download a geolocation plug-in.

Colorado sports betting operates in a similar way to the frameworks established in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

For instance, bettors aged 21 or over are free to register accounts remotely and wager from any location within CO state lines.

And all major sports, events, and competitions you’d expect, have been authorized for online betting (though there is a ban on wagering on high school sports events, prop bets for collegiate sports events and esports).

Summary of Colorado Sports Betting Law

• You can use a mobile device to bet anywhere in Colorado
• You do not need to register a betting account in-person
• Customers must be physically located in Colorado when placing a bet
• You cannot use your Colorado betting account to wager outside the state
• Betting on esports and high school events is banned
• Bettors need to be at least 21 to bet on sports online in Colorado.
• Customers can bet at retail CO sportsbooks.

There are 33 casinos in Colorado with each eligible to apply for a master sports betting license.

If approved for a license, a casino can then partner with one online operator and offer online sports betting.

As mentioned this means we could see the list of Colorado betting sites exceed that of any state. Here are the Colorado casinos and the online sportsbooks they have partnered with (in order of launch):