Mission
The Southern Ute Division of Gaming is dedicated to implementing, regulating, and supervising the conduct of gaming on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, as authorized by the tribal Gaming Code and Southern Ute Tribe/State of Colorado Gaming Compact, accomplishing its lawful obligations in a caring and professional manner, to promote mutual respect, honesty, and rigid adherence to the tribal codes resulting in fair and impartial treatment for all. The Division of Gaming is committed to the ideals of Gaming integrity, tribal membership involvement and accountability, regulatory compliance, and public confidence.
The Division of Gaming is Divided Into Four Sections
Licensing
This section performs background investigations and issues temporary licenses to applicants for gaming or gaming-related licenses for employees of the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
Gaming Regulation
This section creates and revises the Internal Control Minimum Procedures, and recommends proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations to the Gaming Commission for approval.
Compliance
This section performs testing on slot machine software and tracks testing of slot machines and ensures that they are in compliance with Tribal, State, and Federal guidelines.
Enforcement
Gaming Investigators are on duty 24/7 for regulatory or law enforcement needs at the casino.
Responsible Gaming
Screening Tool
- During the past 12 months, have you become restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to stop or cut back on gambling?
- During the past 12 months, have you tried to keep your family or friends from knowing how much you gambled?
- During the past 12 months, did you have such financial trouble because of your gambling that you had to get help with living expenses from family, friends, or public assistance?
Answering “yes” to any one item suggests the presence of a gambling disorder and a need for further assessment.
Resources
Voluntary Self-Exclusion
Reinstatement Request
First Time Gaming License Application Request
Please use this link only if you are applying for a job at the Sky Ute Casino Resort and are not a current employee.
https://www.skyutecasino.com/employment/
Division Head
Acie Patterson
970-563-2843
Licensing Technician
Bertha Box
970-563-2846
Gaming Regulation Specialist
Dustin Kaplan
970-563-2847