NBA Legend Chauncey Billups Places First Legal Sportsbook Bet In Colorado History

Five-time NBA All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups once again made history in the state of Colorado Friday morning.

On the same day Rush Street Interactive launched BetRivers.com, the first online sportsbook in the state of Colorado, the legendary former University of Colorado star became the first resident to place a legal bet, placing $100 on Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year at +2000.

Billups, a three-time high school “Mr. Basketball” in the state of Colorado and 1997 consensus All-American for the Buffs, spent six of his 20 NBA seasons with the Denver Nuggets, including a 2009 trip to the Western Conference Finals. Billups also led the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances, ultimately winning the title and earning NBA Finals MVP honors in 2007.

“This is huge for the state of Colorado, both the economy and for avid sports fans in the state,” said NBA Legend Chauncey Billups. “Betting has become such a big part of the daily sports conversation and this move is a huge step in the right direction for the industry and the sports world.”

The NBA legend, nicknamed “Mr. Big Shot” for his propensity to make clutch shots with the game on the line, enjoys the wide variety of betting options BetRivers.com provides.

“Above all else, I am a sports fan,” said Billups. “I love football, just love it. Boxing and baseball too. I love being able to learn more and have options when you want to get involved and make a play.”\

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