Gaming law is generally the law that applies to the gaming or gambling industry, including casinos, lotteries, horse racing, dog racing, sports betting, card games, table games, social gambling, bingo, raffles, slot machines, scratch tickets, etc. Gaming law includes state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations—and legal principles from traditional areas of law, such as contract law, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law, and regulatory law. For example, the federal statute prohibiting illegal gambling businesses is located at 18 U.S.C. §1955.

In Utah, gaming law is particularly restrictive as the state prohibits all forms of gambling. This includes casinos, lotteries, sports betting, and any other form of wagering. Utah's Constitution explicitly bans all forms of gambling, and there are no commercial or tribal casinos within the state. Furthermore, Utah does not have a state lottery, and it is one of the few states that have not legalized any form of sports betting following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the federal ban on sports wagering. Social gambling, bingo, and raffles are also illegal in Utah, even if they are for charitable purposes. The federal statute 18 U.S.C. §1955, which prohibits illegal gambling businesses, would apply to any illegal gambling operations that might be attempted within the state. However, due to Utah's stringent state laws, federal intervention is rarely necessary. It's important for individuals and businesses to be aware that engaging in or facilitating any form of gambling in Utah could result in legal consequences.