Ireland Stapleton Director Tom Downey Weighs in on Charitable Gaming Oversight in Colorado

Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, P.C. Director Tom Downey was recently quoted in a Denver Gazette opinion article on charitable gaming probe examining oversight of Colorado’s charitable gaming industry.

The article follows an investigative series highlighting concerns within the state’s $110 million charitable gaming sector, including regulatory gaps, limited enforcement, and questions surrounding the certification of gaming managers.

In response to these findings, a committee was formed to evaluate potential reforms. Downey, a member of the Charitable Gaming Board, emphasized the importance of carefully assessing the issues raised:

“There were significant allegations… Are there things that raise alarms and are there things we can do?”

His comments reflect the Board’s focus on understanding the scope of the concerns and identifying opportunities for meaningful improvements to the regulatory framework.

The article also explores broader challenges facing the oversight process, including limitations on the committee’s authority and the pace of implementation of potential reforms.

Ireland Stapleton attorneys regularly advise clients on regulatory, governance, and compliance matters across Colorado, including issues affecting public entities and regulated industries.

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