Division updates below
Coming Soon! Updates to Card Dealer Licenses
Updates on Card Dealer Licenses include ID cards, expiration, annual renewals, and online access.
2017-2018 Biennial Report Now Available
Updates on Montana’s various gambling statistics and reports covering the years 2017-2018.
Credit Gambling Guide NOW AVAILABLE
Learn about what constitutes credit gambling, what is permitted and which circumstances to avoid in order to follow credit gambling regulations.
Sport Pool Board Templates NOW AVAILABLE
25-Square and 100-Square (select either) Sports Pool Boards: our newest resource now available for downloading.
Gambling Control Division has provided guidelines for Calcutta’s, Casino Nights, Raffles and more. Visit the Guides and Templates page under the “Resources” tab for a complete listing.
New Guides Available
Visit Guides and Templates under “Resources” or here for a Location Manager guide. 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.
Location Manager Guide
To report any illegal or suspicious Gambling, Liquor, or Tobacco activities, fill out the anonymous tip form here or go to the Contact tab in the menu.
Online Anonymous Tip Reporting
The Gambling Control Division has a list of FAQs along with a chat bot (see lower right corner logo). Along with various other resources, the list is located on the Frequently Asked Questions Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vision
Through 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.
Technical Services Section
FEATURED SERVICES
If you are interested in the Montana Gambling Control Division, Please sign-up for free to receive information and updates from the Division.
If you are interested in the Montana Gambling Control Division, Please sign-up for free to receive information and updates from the Division.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.