You'd think deadbeat dads owing back child support should be sending their disposable income to the families they left behind. Instead, state data shows them rolling the dice in Colorado's mountain casinos. A new law takes away their cash prizes. Who we should thank depends on which press release you read.
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8/11: Deadbeat dads pay up
You'd think deadbeat dads owing back child support should be sending that money to their kids. Instead, they’re rolling the dice in Colorado's mountain casinos.
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A Face the State Staff Report
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