First, the survey asked likely voters in the 2026 general election a question about whether Colorado should legalize iGaming. In this first question, 58% of respondents indicated that they were opposed to legalization. After more details were provided about online casino games, such as online slot machines and online table games, opposition to legalization increased to 80%.
The survey was conducted January 20-22, 2026, among 801 likely voters with a margin of error of ±3.45 percentage points. According to the poll materials, it was commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming and conducted by co/efficient.
Candidate Risk Shows Up in the Numbers
The survey also revealed the potential impact of iGaming-related positions on voting choices. According to the report, 64% of those polled indicated that if given the opportunity in 2026, they would be less likely to vote for a candidate if they supported legalizing iGaming.
In most iGaming debates, the arguments do not remain technical for very long. They quickly turn into arguments about access, speed, and control, particularly when opponents argue that casino games are moving out of regulated locations and into phones at any time.
Why Addiction Risk Carries the Most Weight
The most pointed reactions in the survey were associated with harm and addiction risk. According to the report, 88% agreed that online gambling is the most dangerous form of gambling in terms of addiction. About a third said they know someone they think has a gambling problem.
The survey also associated concerns about iGaming with the existing market in the state of Colorado. Sports betting is legal in Colorado, and it launched on May 1, 2020. According to the poll results, 72% of participants believe that the legalization of sports betting has increased addiction problems related to gambling in the state.
Online casino gaming is not legal in Colorado. The survey is being used to make the point that the state is not a welcoming target, whether through legislation or a ballot initiative.
Conclusion
The real lesson of the poll is that, while opposition is already strong, it grows when people are presented with the nuts and bolts of what iGaming would look like. This also represents a very visible risk for politicians who support legalization.
The other factor is that, given that the poll was done for an anti-iGaming group, there will likely be an attempt to dispute its findings, even if the results are difficult to dispute.
