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Attorney general backs expanding Utah gambling definition to cover ‘prop bets’
Utah Senate Business and Labor Standing Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary
The committee recommended House Bill 243 to add proposition betting to Utah’s definition of gambling. Attorney General Derek Brown told senators that new app-based ‘prop bets’ blur the line with traditional gambling and should be clearly covered by state law.
Representative Lisonbee told the committee HB 243 adds proposition betting to the state’s legal definition of gambling to address rapidly evolving betting apps and 'prop bets.' He framed the change as aligning statute with modern offerings and protecting young people and consumers.
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