Great Colorado Payback Wants Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets, and Avalanche to Win Back Unclaimed Property
Oct. 2, 2025 (DENVER) — With the fall sports season in full swing, the Colorado Department of the Treasury is reminding fans to check the Great Colorado Payback database for lost funds.
They’re in good company: The Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Broncos, and the Denver Nuggets are among the 15 million property owners who have lost money waiting on the sidelines.
“Unclaimed property belongs to people and organizations across Colorado—including some of our most beloved sports teams,” said Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young. “We want to get these funds back to where they belong, whether that’s helping Colorado families, businesses, or even a professional franchise. Make a play to recover your lost funds. You may score big!”
From old refund checks to forgotten gift cards, unclaimed property can take many forms. Across Colorado, the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division safeguards more than $2 billion in assets until the rightful owners or heirs come forward, including items from safe deposit boxes, such as a Lou Gehrig baseball card.
“Every year, new funds are reported to our office, and we work to make sure they get back to the right people and organizations,” said Unclaimed Property Director Bianca Gardelli. “If these dollars can make a difference for big teams, imagine how much they can help schools, local businesses, or families across Colorado.”
Fans Already Stepping Up
This summer, the Unclaimed Property Division outreach team connected directly with Coloradans at three Colorado Rockies games, helping hundreds of fans search the database and start claims on the spot. The effort is part of the Division’s broader push to raise awareness of the program and reunite people with their missing money.
Check, Share, Claim
The Treasury is calling on fans to spread the word. Searching the Great Colorado Payback is free, fast, and secure. You can see if funds are waiting with a few simple clicks.
Visit GreatCOPayback.com for more information and to start a claim today.
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About the Colorado Department of the Treasury
The Colorado Department of the Treasury is the constitutional guardian of the public’s funds. It is the Treasury’s duty to manage and account for the taxpayers’ dollars from the time they are received until the time they are disbursed. The Treasury’s staff is committed to safeguarding and managing the people’s monies with the same diligence and care as they do their own. For more information, visit colorado.gov/treasury.
About the Great Colorado Payback
The Great Colorado Payback is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with lost or forgotten assets. As the state’s unclaimed property division, the Great Colorado Payback maintains a list of over 15 million names of individuals, businesses, and organizations for whom property is owed. Check for lost property at GreatCOPayback.com.