Football squares raffle rules in Utah
Last reviewed July 8, 2026
Paid-ticket raffles are illegal in Utah — state law treats a raffle as a lottery and provides no charitable exemption. A free-entry prize drawing (no purchase required to enter or win) is the compliant alternative.
| Legal status | Not permitted |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Utah Code §76-10-1101 (gambling) |
| Register first? | N/A — not authorized |
| Online ticket sales | No paid raffle sales |
| Regulator | Utah (raffles prohibited; no charitable exemption) |
Are charitable football raffles legal in Utah?
Paid-ticket raffles are illegal in Utah — state law treats a raffle as a lottery and provides no charitable exemption. A free-entry prize drawing (no purchase required to enter or win) is the compliant alternative.
Utah's charitable raffles are governed by Utah Code §76-10-1101 (gambling). Regulator: Utah (raffles prohibited; no charitable exemption).
Do you need to register to run a raffle in Utah?
There's no license to get — Utah doesn't authorize charitable raffles. Nonprofits that want to run a prize drawing use a free-entry model (a sweepstakes) where no purchase or donation is required to enter or win.
Can you sell raffle tickets online in Utah?
Paid raffle tickets can't be sold in Utah at all — in person or online. A free-entry drawing is the alternative.
Who can run a charitable raffle in Utah?
No organization may run a paid-ticket charitable raffle in Utah; the gambling prohibition has no nonprofit carve-out.
How do you stay compliant in Utah?
- Don't sell paid raffle tickets in Utah — it's treated as an illegal lottery.
- Use a free-entry prize drawing (sweepstakes) instead: no purchase or donation to enter or win.
- Offer and clearly disclose a genuine free method of entry.
- Consult counsel before running any prize promotion in Utah.
Not applicable — paid raffles aren't authorized in Utah.
Frequently asked questions
Are football squares legal in Utah?
Paid-ticket raffles are illegal in Utah — state law treats a raffle as a lottery and provides no charitable exemption. A free-entry prize drawing (no purchase required to enter or win) is the compliant alternative.
Do you need to register to run a raffle in Utah?
There's no license to get — Utah doesn't authorize charitable raffles. Nonprofits that want to run a prize drawing use a free-entry model (a sweepstakes) where no purchase or donation is required to enter or win.
Can you sell raffle tickets online in Utah?
Paid raffle tickets can't be sold in Utah at all — in person or online. A free-entry drawing is the alternative.
Official UT source
This is general information, not legal advice, and raffle laws change. Confirm the current rules with the Utah (raffles prohibited; no charitable exemption) before you sell any tickets.
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