Utah
Utah is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to gambling. Residents don’t have access to … sports betting sites, and there isn’t so much as a state lottery.
But earlier this week, Utah State Representative Kera Birkeland confirmed with FOX 13 News her plans to reintroduce a constitutional amendment to legalize the lottery in Utah. The proposal, to be introduced in 2025, aims to capture the millions of dollars Utahns spend annually on lottery tickets across state lines. If approved, the amendment would appear on the 2026 general election ballot.
“What I’m trying to do is just capture the existing behavior of people who will drive across the state line to buy those tickets,” Birkeland told FOX 13 News.