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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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Nov 6, 2024
Last action Feb 17, 2025
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