Ireland Stapleton regulatory attorney Tom Downey was quoted in a recent Colorado Springs Gazette article examining next steps by the Colorado Charitable Gaming Board following investigative reporting on the state’s charitable gaming industry.
The article discusses the board’s decision to form a committee to review findings from a Denver Gazette investigation that raised concerns about regulatory oversight and compliance within charitable gaming operations across Colorado. Tom, who serves on the Charitable Gaming Board, was involved in proposing the creation of the committee to study those findings and evaluate potential improvements.
Tom’s comments underscore the importance of accountability and thoughtful regulation in ensuring charitable gaming functions as intended — to benefit nonprofit organizations while maintaining public trust.
Tom Downey is a regulatory attorney with significant experience as both a government official and a private practice attorney. Downey helps his clients navigate all aspects of regulatory law and is well-known for untangling complicated issues that are regulated by local, state, and federal agencies. The majority of his practice consists of advising and representing corporate clients in the administrative, transactional, and disciplinary processes related to liquor licensing, legalized marijuana, and professional licenses governed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Read the full article here: https://gazette.com/2026/01/26/colorados-charitable-gaming-board-to-study-newspapers-findings/