Colorado lawmakers are pushing ahead with a broad overhaul of the state’s sports betting industry, approving a measure that would tighten advertising standards, limit how often gamblers can deposit money, and block the use of credit cards for wagers. Senate Bill 131 cleared House third reading on Friday (May 9) in a 50-13 vote, with two lawmakers absent, according to the legislature’s latest roll call. Part of the proposal already passed the Senate and now moves closer to becoming law. The Colorado sports betting reform bill passed the House this morning. There is a tiny, procedural amendment the Senate needs to concur on, then off to Gov. Polis. — Jessica Welman (@jesswelman) May 9, 2026 Sens. Matt Ball and Byron Pelton are sponsoring the legislation alongside several Democratic lawmakers. In the House, Reps. Steven Woodrow and Dan Woog are leading the effort. Lawmakers said the proposal is meant to address the explosive growth of online gambling since Colorado legalized sports betting in 2019.…