License Fees
License Fees (2-Year License)
| Manufacturer/Distributor-Type 1 (original and renewal)............. | $3,000 | |
| Manufacturer/Distributor-Type 2 (original and renewal)............. | $6,000 | |
| Operator-Type 1 (original and renewal)................................... | $3,000 | |
| Operator-Type 2 (original and renewal)................................... | $6,000 | |
| Retailer-Type 1 (original and renewal).................................... | $4,500 | |
| Retailer-Type 2 (original and renewal).................................... | $6,500 | |
| Key Employee (original)....................................................... | $250 | |
| Key Employee (renewal)...................................................... | $200 | |
| Support Employee (original).................................................. | $100 | |
| Support Employee (renewal)................................................. | $60 |
Background Deposits
| Type 1 Applicants............................................................... | $5,000 | |
| Type 2 Applicants............................................................... | $10,000 | |
| Key Employee.................................................................... | $1,000 | |
| Support Employee.............................................................. | N/A |
Type 1 applicants have six or fewer persons with a 5 percent or more interest in the license, all of whom live in Colorado. All others are Type 2 applicants.
The Division of Gaming collects a background deposit to cover the costs of conducting a thorough background check. The Division bills against this deposit at a rate of $63 per hour and also charges for any travel or out-of-pocket expenses. Any remaining moneys at the end of the background investigation are refunded to the applicant. The hourly rate is subject to annual review and change on July 1.