Gambling in Utah

It probably comes as little surprise to find there is no legal gambling available in anyway in the entire state of Utah.

As you may know, Utah has a very large Mormon population and being of the faith is very much a prerequisite to being an elected official. Considering these factors, it’s easy to see why gambling in any form really has no chance to ever arrive in the state. The laws on the books as of today are as specific as they are strict and finding the loopholes others have enjoyed is difficult.

Even lotteries and Tribal Casinos on federal land, slam dunks in almost every other state, have been a non-starter in the Utah statehouse and doesn’t look to change any time soon.

Online Sports Betting in Utah

It is no secret that Utah is our nation’s most conservative state and legal online gambling never has much of a chance. This is definitely true when it comes to sports betting. In fact, while other states push for legal sports betting, Utah fights it the whole way on the federal level. It’s safe to say you won’t be seeing any sportsbooks in Utah anytime soon. 2020?

Casino Online Gambling in Utah

As with sports betting, casino gambling is also out in Utah with almost zero chance of ever happening.

Online Poker in Utah

The laws in Utah are so strict, in fact, off-shore sites for poker don’t even exist in the state.

Lotteries Gambling in Utah

No lotteries. No scratch-offs. No raffles or bingo. Strict anti-gambling laws indeed.

Fantasy Sports in Utah

It’s rather fitting that the only legal gambling you can participate in while in Utah is with fantasy sports. DFS sites are now considered games of skill and not chance so sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings are able to operate freely in the state.

Horse Racing Betting in Utah

Back to reality. All forms of horse racing betting, whether in-person or online, are strictly prohibited by Utah state law.