Can you gamble online in Utah?
Online casino | Not legal |
Sports betting | Not legal |
Horse racing betting | Not legal |
Poker | Not legal |
THERE is no sports betting, or gambling of any sort, legally allowed in Utah. The state has strict laws concerning gambling based on the strong ties of the state to the Mormon faith, with no changes expected in the near future.
There is no lottery in the state but there is the option of playing Daily Fantasy Sport, DFS, games – whilst these have not been made legal, residents of the state are not blocked from entering tournaments run by the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel.
Offshore sportsbooks, which operate without a license in the US, are open to residents of all US states, including Utah. The issue with these sites is that they offer no consumer protection, so winning bets may not be paid out and accounts may be closed at any time, with no prior warning.