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Southern Ute Tribe Takes Legal Action Against Colorado for Sports Betting Dispute

– Southern Ute Indian Tribe is suing Colorado’s Governor and state gaming officials over online sports betting handling.
– Tribal Chairman Melvin J. Baker accused Governor Polis of misinterpreting state and federal law.
– Existing law allows the Tribe to engage in gaming activities as long as it mirrors Colorado bet amounts.
– Proposition DD allowed sports gambling in Colorado, but the Tribe faced resistance when setting up its own sportsbook.
– The state’s refusal to honor commitments and the 10% tax on gaming providers motivated the lawsuit.
– The Tribe believes their sportsbook should accept on-reservation bets by online gamblers statewide.
– State officials informed the Tribe at the last minute of the need for a state license for the sportsbook.
– The Tribe is not subject to state gaming taxes under federal law.
– The Tribe calls on the Colorado Legislature to address the matter, as other states have consulted with Tribes on sports betting implementation.
– The Tribe prefers to resolve differences amicably but feels compelled to take legal action due to lack of progress.

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