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Gambling is illegal in Utah. So why are DraftKings, FanDuel and similar platforms still here?

What happened

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and DraftKings continue to operate in Utah despite the state's legal stance that gambling is illegal. The state's attorney general argues these platforms are still illegal, while the companies claim they are allowed under federal law.

Timeline

Oct 7, 6:00 AM Salt Lake Tribune Gambling is illegal in Utah. So why are DraftKings, FanDuel and similar platforms still here?
Oct 8, 2:38 PM KSL's Inside Sources Prediction market platforms still doing business in Utah despite earlier suit claiming they're illegal

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Every report

Salt Lake Tribune 1d ago

Gambling is illegal in Utah. So why are DraftKings, FanDuel and similar platforms still here?

— This much is clear: gambling is illegal in Utah. In fact, Utah and Hawaii are the only two states in the U.S.

KSL's Inside Sources 1h ago

Prediction market platforms still doing business in Utah despite earlier suit claiming they're illegal

— Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and DraftKings are still operating in Utah despite a legal challenge from the state's Attorney General, who claims they remain illegal. The platforms argue federal law allows…

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