States / Montana / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Montana?
Yes. In Montana, sports betting is legal, with limited online options (as of Oct 11, 2026). Online and in-person betting launched May 2020. Operators pay Same state-lottery-monopoly structure as sports_retail in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Limited | May 2020 | Monopoly State | The Sports Bet Montana app is geofenced with GeoComply Bluetooth beacons to the physical space of licensed premises; there is no statewide/off-premises mobile wagering. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' new Class III compact (DOI-approved Jan. 26, 2026) separately gives the state and CSKT concurrent jurisdiction to regulate sports wagering on the Flathead Reservation, a carve-out from the Lottery's statewide monopoly whose practical effect (any CSKT-run sportsbook) was not yet reported as of this file's as_of date. 2019 Mont. Laws (HB 725) [1],[2],[3] |
| Sports (retail) | Live | May 2020 | Monopoly State | Montana Lottery is the sole sports-wagering operator; bets are placed in person or via app at ~2,000 licensed taverns/casinos, using Intralot as technology provider. 2019 Mont. Laws (HB 725, Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act) [1],[2] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Same state-lottery-monopoly structure as sports_retail (mobile play is geofenced to licensed premises, not a standalone statewide product): no separate operator GGR tax; licensed host locations receive a 3% commission on gross sales, remainder to the State Lottery Fund. OTHER (online) | May 2020 | [4] |
| Not a tax on a private operator: Sports Bet Montana is a Montana Lottery product (HB 725, 2019 Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act), so wagering proceeds are state lottery revenue, not a GGR tax. Licensed host locations (taverns/casinos) that place terminals/kiosks currently receive a 3% commission on gross sales placed at their location (per the Montana Lottery's March 2026 presentation to the legislature's Economic Affairs Interim Committee); this replaced an earlier reported 6% retailer-commission figure discussed during the 2019-2021 rulemaking process. The remainder flows to the State Lottery Fund. OTHER (retail) | May 2020 | FY2025 Lottery figures: $66,184,270 in sales, $5,956,584 returned to the state; lifetime (through CY2025) $314,126,400 in total sales and $27,724,260 total return to the state.[4] |
Rules
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- No · The Sports Bet Montana app is geofenced to licensed premises; no off-premises mobile wagering.[1],[2]
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intralot | Sports Bet Montana (mobile, on-premises) | Sports (online) | active | May 2020[5] |
| Intralot | Sports Bet Montana | Sports (retail) | active | May 2020[5],[6] |
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Sources
- Sports Bet Montana — Montana's Exclusive Sportsbook · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- GeoComply's PinPoint Powers On-Premise Sports Betting in Montana · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- State-Tribal Gaming Compacts — Montana Department of Justice, Gambling Control Division · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- SportsBetMT Handout (Montana Lottery presentation to the Economic Affairs Interim Committee) · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Intralot welcomes launch of Sports Bet Montana · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Intralot Inc. Signs Contract with Montana Lottery to Deliver Next-Generation Lottery Technology · retrieved Oct 10, 2026