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Utah report estimates offshore and grey-market gambling at $250m-$300m

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A report on Utah’s gambling market estimates that residents generate $250m to $300m in annual gross gaming revenue through offshore platforms, sweepstakes and cross-border travel. It also says the state receives no direct gambling tax revenue and describes legislative efforts to restrict emerging gambling products; the report does not name the lawmakers or authority responsible.

The estimate gives operators and regulators a measure of gambling activity outside Utah’s legal framework.

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