Utah attorney general received campaign donations from gambling companies, disclosures show
Salt Lake City Deseret News
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown received at least $80,000 from gambling companies while cracking down on online gambling platforms.Summary
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has received at least $80,000 in campaign donations from gambling and related companies while actively cracking down on online gambling, including filing a civil complaint and criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform. Donations came from competitors like PrizePicks, DraftKings, and Underdog Fantasy Sports, as well as sweepstakes casinos and Las Vegas Sands. Brown's campaign advisor stated the donations do not influence his decisions. The case against Kalshi is ongoing, with Kalshi arguing its operations are federally regulated event contracts, not gambling, and the federal government supporting that view.
(Source：Salt Lake City Deseret News)