“You’re probably looking at $7 million in tax revenue in the first year, if Utah were to offer it,' said Jay Kornegay, executive VP of the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook. “Should gambling be legal here?' 2News asked Robert Pacheco, an accountant.ĪLSO: IT worker arrested for allegedly sharing restricted police info back in court this month “I think it’s everyone’s right to choose to gamble, how they spend their money,' said Morgan Kelley, a social worker. The state constitution bans it, saying the Legislature “shall not authorize any game of chance.”Īt a downtown Salt Lake sports bar, some told us they’d like to turn the tables.
(KUTV) - Lawful sports betting is exploding across the country, but it’s a dud in Utah - one of two states with no legalized gambling of any kind.
