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Suzanne Viehweg ReportingA throw of the dice can be just part of the appeal for those trying to dodge state law and win cash. Just this week authorities shut down an alleged gambling business and arrested three people.
Jody Godfrey runs a gaming company with her husband. They rent gambling tables, but she says no money is won or lost.
"Learn the games but never ever take it seriously. Never, ever think for one minute you can come out ahead."
Robert Smith disagrees. He's with utahplayers.com, a group that organizes gambling games for money. He says you can come out ahead. Godfrey admits gambling is becoming more popular but it's not worth breaking the law.
"With our business we never, ever take a chance."
