The legislature has charged the Gambling Control Division (GCD) 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.

The GCD regulates all forms of gambling in Montana except for sports betting, the Montana Lottery, and horse racing.

Licensing Information & Forms

Resources

Laws & Rules

The gambling section of the Constitution, Montana Code Annotated 2019 Article III: General Government Part III, Section 9 states, “All forms of gambling, lotteries, and gift enterprises are prohibited unless authorized by acts of the legislature or by the people through initiative or referendum.”

Available through the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) website

Available in the Montana Code Annotated (MCA)

Public policy of state concerning gambling

This section will be updated when proposed rule changes are available

The Gaming Advisory Council (GAC), created in 1989, advises on public policy matters related to gaming, including: amendments to the gambling statutes, additional or modified departmental rules, clarification of existing rules, operation of the Gambling Control Division.

The Gaming Advisory Council submits a report to the Department of Justice that is included as part of the Gambling Control Division Biennial Report prepared for the legislature.

Under state law, the council is made up of nine members. Legislative leaders select the legislative members while the attorney general appoints the remaining members.