The state is attempting to join 42 other jurisdictions in the United States that have already prohibited the sport, gambling on it, or both
A new legislative action was brought and passed by the House Finance Committee in the Centennial State on Monday. Should the measure succeed, Colorado will become the latest to end betting on a sport that many see as cruel.
While there are only two active racetracks left, both owned by Delaware North, which is a Buffalo-based company, Colorado is determined to act, responding to concerns about animal welfare. Both racetracks though are out of state, in West Virginia. The latest legal action brought by house majority leader Monica Duran and fellow lawmakers addresses what they believe is a loophole.