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Senate approves bill to close loophole for "fringe" gambling kiosks, raises prize cap
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 23 to tighten rules on gambling-like kiosks, raising the allowable novelty prize from under $5 to under $50, setting an 18‑year age minimum and a one‑hour play limit. Sponsor Senator Weiler said the change targets devices resembling slot machines and protects children and vulnerable adults.
The Utah Senate voted to pass House Bill 23 on Feb. 14, a measure the sponsor described as aimed at closing a loophole that has allowed “fringe” gambling kiosks in businesses such as laundromats and convenience stores.
“Over 400 machines have been removed already by the attorney general's office, but there are some loopholes that this strives to tighten,” sponsor Sen. Curt Weiler said on the Senate floor, summarizing the bill’s purpose. The text narrows the definition of devices that count as gambling…
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