In the past 30 years, the state’s now three dozen casinos endured growing pains, corporate ownership and recessions with aplomb. The shuttering of casinos on March 16 triggered the steepest decline in Colorado casino revenue and gambling taxes since voters first approved limited-stakes gambling in Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City in 1990. It’s the only sound in the cavernous gambling hall. The general manager of the 523-room, 1,250-slot Ameristar Casino Resort shakes his head and chuckles quietly. VACCINE HOTLINE: Get up-to-date information.
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