Dave Vanderport says he was a sports gambler long before it was legalized in Colorado. Growing up, his grandmother taught him to bet on horses, and eventually he set up offshore sports betting accounts. Now he plays in the state-sanctioned apps.
He was not pleased to hear that lawmakers at the State Capitol are trying to limit the number of sports and lottery bets he can make on his phone.
“Prohibition has never worked in any situation. Give me one prohibition that has ever worked,” said Vanderport. “As somebody that has been a longtime gambler, you’ll find ways around it.
