by Christina Monroe | Nov 22, 2019 5:37 pm | Sports Betting
Legal sports betting is progressing in the state of Montana, as rules regarding who can apply for a sports wagering license have been put in place. The licenses will be granted for operators to launch on the Montana Lottery’s betting platform branded as “Sports Bet...
by Daniel Borjas | Nov 16, 2019 8:27 am | Regulatory
MT HB 725 is the bill that legalized sports betting in Montana. Bettors in the state can bet on Montana colleges. Schools are creating policies to prevent people from or close to the team from betting. BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Board of Regents will meet next week to...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Sep 4, 2019 2:58 pm | Sports Betting
Montana was the first state in 2019 to sign sports betting into law. IGT and the Montana lottery signed a seven-year contract in 2016 that allows IGT to expand their services to offer sports betting. The timing of when legal sports betting in Montana will launch is...
by Andy Faust | Jul 12, 2019 3:58 pm | Regulatory
The Montana Lottery’s no-bid sportsbook contract with Intralot is generating controversy. Various industry lobbyists want a full, open bidding process. If the Intralot deal is scrapped, sports betting could be delayed into next year. HELENA, Mont. – Montana is racing...
by Andy Faust | Jun 13, 2019 2:19 pm | Regulatory
• Gov. Steve Bullock (D) vetoed SB 330 on May 3. • The bill’s veto override fell well short of the necessary 2/3 vote during polling. • For now, MT sports betting will be online and administered by the state lottery. HELENA, Mont. – On Tuesday, Democrat Montana Gov....
