Generally revise gambling laws
This bill revises Montana's gambling laws by expanding the definition of "internet gambling" to explicitly include online casinos, while creating an exception for online casinos that do not use traditional currency (allowing cryptocurrency transactions). It changes how fines from gambling violations are handled, directing them to the Department of Justice's budget instead of previous allocations, and updates criminal penalties to specify both misdemeanor and felony offenses. The bill directly affects online casino operators (particularly those using cryptocurrency), the Department of Justice (managing fines), and gambling enforcement agencies (applying new penalties). These changes aim to modernize regulatory definitions and enforcement mechanisms within Montana's gambling framework.
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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2024
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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