Utah legal term
Skill-based game in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Skill-based game” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Skill-based game” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Skill-based game" means a game, played on a machine or device, the outcome of which is based, in whole or in part, on the skill of the player, regardless of whether a degree of chance is involved. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1401)
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