Colorado joins fantasy sports regulation game

Colorado may be joining the game of regulating fantasy online sports leagues that pay jackpots.

But it’s too soon to say whether state lawmakers will agree on fantasy sports regulation before the clock runs out on this legislative term.

A House committee started work this week on a bill to create a new state Office of Fantasy Sports. Sponsors say that people who use daily fantasy sports betting sites like FanDuel and DraftKings deserve assurances that the game is fair.

The Denver Broncos support the new regulation.

But not everyone is sold. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper says he’s not sure state regulation is needed.

House members delayed a vote on the bill Tuesday.

Bill sponsors say that 27 states are considering fantasy sports regulation.