In spite of the fact that the coronavirus is preventing all major sports action, the current gaming suspension will eventually come to an end – hopefully sooner rather than later. The devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the sports gambling industry has been profound, but recovery is still a plausible concept. When things finally return to normal, Colorado sports enthusiasts will have a few more options where they can place their bets, as the state’s Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) has just approved gambling operations for three new entities after having issued seven licenses this past February.

Century Casinos is one of the entities to have been awarded a license. It announced last Friday that its subsidiaries had been approved to hold three Sports Betting Master Licenses, adding that Circa Sports Colorado LLC, with whom the company is partnered for a Master License, was also approved by the LGCC for a Temporary Internet Sports Betting Operator License. Century added that it “has two more Master Licenses available in Colorado and is in active negotiations with several potential sports betting partners.”

In a release (in pdf) by the LGCC, which had met last Thursday to discuss the license applications, it indicates that four casinos in Black Hawk were issued Master Licenses – The Bull Durham Saloon & Casino, The Gilpin Hotel Casino, The Red Dolly Casino and The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk. The commission also issued the same licenses to companies operating Johnny Nolon’s Casino and the Colorado Grande Hotel and Casino, in addition to the aforementioned Century licenses.

Temporary Sports Betting Operator Licenses were also approved for two William Hill properties – Isle of Capri and Lady Luck – and Roar Digital. These two companies, along with Rush Street Interactive, Smarkets USA and Penn Sports Interactive, will be involved in virtual sportsbooks, as the commission has handed them Temporary Internet Sports Betting Operator Licenses.