Utah is bordered by six states, five of which have legal sports betting. That would probably indicate that they’re also accepting sports bets, or considering it, but that’s not the case. Utah doesn’t have sports betting, and it doesn’t appear to be imminent anytime soon.
Is Sports Betting Legal in Utah?
No, sports betting is not legal in Utah. There has been no talk of legalizing in Utah either, as the state doesn’t even have a state lottery. Daily fantasy sports are available in Utah, but if you want to place a bet on sports you’re best options are visiting one of Utah’s neighboring states, excluding Idaho.
Is DraftKings Sports Betting Legal in Utah?
There is no way to legally bet on sports through DraftKings’ sportsbook. DraftKings has no physical sportsbooks in Utah, and the app won’t accept bets if your location is within Utah’s borders. Their daily fantasy is an option in Utah, along with FanDuel and any other daily fantasy apps.
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Why is Sports Betting Illegal in Utah?
Utah’s government is vehemently opposed to gambling. Utah has it written in its criminal code that legalized sports betting through the federal government will not legalize sports betting in Utah, provided that they have the option to keep sports betting out of its state. Betting on horse racing is also outlawed despite an attempt in 2019 to legalize it, proving that Utah is serious about not allowing gambling.
When Will Utah Sports Betting Start?
There’s no momentum or timeframe for Utah to ever have sports betting. While forever is a long time, it seems feasible that Utah may keep sports betting illegal forever, unless the state’s ideals shift drastically.
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Latest Utah Sports Betting News
July 6, 2022: The Utah Jazz trade Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for five players and five draft picks.
September 2, 2022: Another farewell as Donovan Mitchell is traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers after months of rumors that he was getting sent to the Knicks.
September 10, 2022: BYU welcomes Baylor to LaVell Edwards Stadium as they look to start their football season 2-0.
