Utah lawmaker proposes defining and banning proposition bets in HB 243
Utah Representative Joseph Elison introduced House Bill 243 last week to define proposition wagers and classify them as illegal gambling, according to reports. Elison said the measure would clarify the state’s existing gambling prohibitions and, if enacted, could give the Attorney General’s office grounds to send cease-and-desist letters. He said the bill would not cover fantasy sports or federally regulated prediction markets.
Operators offering proposition wagers to Utah residents could face cease-and-desist action if the bill becomes law.