Welcome to Montana Gambling Control Division

LogoThrough the Gambling Control Division, the Department of Justice regulates all forms of gambling in Montana, except for the Montana Lottery and horse racing. The legislature has charged the Division with maintaining a uniform regulatory climate that is fair and free of corrupt influences. The division is also responsible for collecting gambling revenue for state and local governments. Under Montana law, businesses must have an alcoholic beverages license before they can conduct certain gambling activities, i.e., live card games, sports tab games, and video gambling machines. The Division also serves as a point of contact for many alcoholic beverages licensees and applicants.

Montana law mandates strict regulation. Division staff seek to balance this requirement with providing responsive service to the businesses and citizens we regulate.

March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Look for our coasters, visit MT Council on Problem Gambling and help us build awareness of problem gambling across the state.

DIVISION UPDATES

Problem Gambling Awareness Outreach Campaign

Problem Gambling exists year-round, look for coasters in locations across the state and visit our Problem Gambling page for more resources.

Nonprofit Fundraising & Raffle Guidelines

Gambling Control Division has provided guidelines for fundraising activities and raffles for nonprofits effective October 1st, 2017. Nonprofits registered with the department may sell raffle tickets online (payment with a credit card is prohibited). Registration requires submission of Form 46 to the department. To access additional forms please go to  the Gambling Control Division Forms page.

 

Location Managers

A Tavern Times article has been updated to our website that provides information regarding Location Managers. To review the article and see other resources available, please visit our Additional Resources Page.  

 

1st Quarter Statistics and Reports

The 1st Quarter Statistics have been updated to the Website. To view the report, please visit our Statistics & Reports Page.

 

TAP YouTube Tutorial Video

The Division has put together a video tutorial for TAP Services. to view this video, please visit our TAP Resources Page.

Protecting Yourself From VGM Forgeries

With the recent increase in forged VGM ticket vouchers around the state, our Investigations Bureau has put together a one page checklist that hopefully casino owners & managers will share with their employees.  Our goal is to reduce and eliminate the success rate of these opportunistic criminals by educating and providing an easy, step-by-step checklist that will aid casino employees in spotting a forged ticket voucher.  Our investigators are doing their part, but we need to focus on the front end of this problem through detection and deterrence.  To review this checklist please visit our Additional Resources Page or our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

 

Online Anonymous Tip Reporting

To report any illegal or suspicious Gambling, Liquor, or Tobacco activities, fill out the anonymous tip form under the Contact tab in the menu.

Receive Emails from the Division

If you are interested in receiving information and updates from the Division, visit our Email Sign-Up page under the Contact tab in the menu to sign up for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gambling Control Division has added a FAQ about Temporary Gambling Authority. When applying for a Gambling Operator License, you must apply online to be eligible to receive Temporary Operating Authority. To see more FAQs visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

Operations Bureau

Bureau Chief (vacant)

E-mail: [email protected]

License & Tax Section

Lisa Christiansen, Supervisor

Phone: (406) 444-9150

E-mail: [email protected]

Investigations Bureau

Dave Jeseritz, Bureau Chief

Phone: (406) 444-9130

E-mail: [email protected]

Technical Services Section

Ben Kamerzel, Supervisor

Phone: (406) 444-9133

E-mail: [email protected]

FEATURED SERVICES

TAP

TAP is an online portal which the Department of Revenue and the Department of Justice have developed to provide business owners and individuals with access to government services. To view instructional guides for using TAP please click HERE.

TAP

TAP is an online portal which the Department of Revenue and the Department of Justice have developed to provide business owners and individuals with access to government services. To view instructional guides for using TAP please click HERE.

Email Sign-up

If you are interested in the Montana Gambling Control Division, Please sign-up for free to receive information and updates from the Division.

Email Sign-up

If you are interested in the Montana Gambling Control Division, Please sign-up for free to receive information and updates from the Division.

Statistics & Reports

Montana has more than 1,400 licensed gambling operators and locations that offer more than 16,000 video gambling machines to the public. There are legal gambling establishments in every county in the state. View the Gambling Control Division’s Quarterly Reports here.

Statistics & Reports

Montana has more than 1,400 licensed gambling operators and locations that offer more than 16,000 video gambling machines to the public. There are legal gambling establishments in every county in the state. View the Gambling Control Division’s Quarterly Reports here.

Anonymous Tip Reporting

The Montana Gambling Control Division takes gambling crimes very seriously. Click to report any illegal or suspicious Gambling, Liquor, or Tobacco related activities in Montana.

Anonymous Tip Reporting

The Montana Gambling Control Division takes gambling crimes very seriously. Click to report any illegal or suspicious Gambling, Liquor, or Tobacco related activities in Montana.

Technical Services Section

The Technical Services Section (TSS) has a wide variety of resources pertaining to manuals, requirements and specifications, and test plans. Click to view the VGM and Tier I resources.

Technical Services Section

The Technical Services Section (TSS) has a wide variety of resources pertaining to manuals, requirements and specifications, and test plans. Click to view the VGM and Tier I resources.

Forms

The Montana Gambling Control Division works jointly with the Department of Revenue Liquor Control Division, and has made available gambling and liquor forms. These forms are available to download, fill in, save, and print to be submitted to the Division. For additional licensing and permits information, please go to the “Resources” section in the menu. To search for Liquor Control Division forms, please click HERE.

Forms

The Montana Gambling Control Division works jointly with the Department of Revenue Liquor Control Division, and has made available gambling and liquor forms. These forms are available to download, fill in, save, and print to be submitted to the Division. For additional licensing and permits information, please go to the “Resources” section in the menu. To search for Liquor Control Division forms, please click HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are many questions the Division receives, come visit our Gambling FAQ Page under the Resources tab in the menu to see if your question can be found and answered. If not, please contact the Division for further assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are many questions the Division receives, come visit our Gambling FAQ Page under the Resources tab in the menu to see if your question can be found and answered. If not, please contact the Division for further assistance.