LC 888 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise gambling laws

This bill updates Montana's gambling laws by expanding the definition of internet gambling to include online casinos and cryptocurrency transactions. It clarifies various legal definitions for gambling activities, devices, and related terms to ensure regulatory clarity across different types of gaming operations. The legislation also modifies how fines are handled by directing them to the Department of Justice and adjusts criminal penalties for gambling-related offenses. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework to address emerging forms of gambling while maintaining oversight and enforcement mechanisms.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 6, 2024 Last action Feb 17, 2025
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