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MT SB555
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "internet gambling" to explicitly include online casinos, prohibiting any platform, website, or application that allows bets using any form of currency and makes currency payouts
- Exempts online casinos that do not allow the use of currency of any kind from being classified as gambling activities
- Redirects gambling law fines and penalties from the state general fund to the Department of Justice operating budget
- Creates felony liability for operating illegal internet gambling sites within Montana, including through licensed or unlicensed offshore sources, punishable by up to $50,000 fine and/or 10 years imprisonment per violation
- Amends solicitation of illegal gambling from a misdemeanor only to include both misdemeanor and felony criminal penalties under sections 23-5-161 and 23-5-162
Legislative Description
Generally revise gambling laws
Revenue, State
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Business & Labor4/7/2025
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs3/31/2025
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