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Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406 — Gambling fraud.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 14: Gambling, Utah Code.

Criminal charges under this statute

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1401 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits gambling fraud if the actor: (2)(a) participates in gambling or fringe gambling; (2)(b) wins or acquires gambling proceeds for the actor or another individual; and (2)(c) knows the actor has a lesser risk of losing or greater chance of winning than one or more of the other participants, and the risk is not known to all the other participants. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is: (3)(a) a second degree felony if the value of what the actor wins or acquires for the actor or another individual is or exceeds $5,000; (3)(b) a third degree felony if the value of what the actor wins or acquires for the actor or another individual is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; (3)(c) a class A misdemeanor if the value of what the actor wins or acquires for the actor or another individual is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500; or (3)(d) a class B misdemeanor if the value of what the actor wins or acquires for the actor or another individual is less than $500.

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Questions this section answers

Is gambling fraud a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: gambling fraud ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406.

Gambling fraud ($5,000 or more): Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406(3)(a)) · Gambling fraud ($1,500–$5,000): Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406(3)(b)) · Gambling fraud ($500–$1,500): Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406(3)(c)) · Gambling fraud (less than $500): Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406(3)(d))

Which Utah statute covers gambling fraud?

Gambling fraud is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1406 (Gambling fraud).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.