Utah Sports Betting

The legalization of sports betting in Utah is never going to happen as long as it is a Mormon-dominated state.

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About Sports Betting in Utah

What's the seventh sign of the Apocalypse? Who knows, but it might be Utah legalizing sports wagering.

Simply put, the legalization of sports betting in Utah is never going to happen as long as it is a Mormon-dominated state. The state's criminal code goes so far to state that if online gambling – sports betting or otherwise – is legalized at the federal level, Utah will opt out.

Thankfully, many of Utah's neighboring states have legalized sports betting.

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Sports Betting Legalization in Utah

Legalization Timeline

  • Legislator proposes legalizing horse betting

    January, 2019

    Senator David Hoskins proposes legislation that would legalize horse betting in Utah, arguing that it could help the state's horsemen earn purse money within the state versus having to ship to nearby states like Wyoming, Arizona, California, and Colorado. The bill dies in committee, however.

  • Utah bans sweepstakes gift cards

    January, 2020

    The state bans the sale of gift cards that can be used to enter sweepstakes contests.

  • Bill to establish state lottery is proposed

    January, 2024

    State Representative Kera Birkeland proposes setting up a state lottery, with profits defraying property taxes for senior citizens. The legislation goes nowhere and Birkeland would announce her resignation by year's end.

FAQs

Is sports betting legal in Utah?

It is not legal to wager on sports in Utah.

Who can bet on sports in Utah?

Nobody can bet on sports in Utah. It's illegal.

Who regulates sports betting in Utah?

There is no regulator of sports wagering in Utah because it is not legal to wager on sports in the state.

What can I bet on in Utah?

You can't bet on anything in Utah – not even the lottery.

What can't I bet on in Utah?

Again, you can't bet on anything in Utah because gambling is essentially illegal in the Mormon-dominated state.

Is DFS legal in Utah?

Kind of! Which is to say, it's not illegal, clearing the way for gutsy DFS operators to invite Utah residents to play.

Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Utah?

Believe it or not, there are several horse racetracks in Utah which are overseen by the Utah Horse Racing Commission. You cannot, however, legally bet on horses within state lines, whether in person or online.

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