Gambling Control Division – GCD
Rick Ask, Administrator
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 a liquor license before they can hold a gambling license, so the division also serves as a point of contact for obtaining various liquor licenses.
Montana law mandates strict regulation. Division staff seek to balance this requirement with providing responsive service to the businesses and citizens we regulate.
Contact the Gambling Control Division
With the exception of its field offices, all Gambling Control Division offices are located at the following address:
Phone: (406) 444-1971
E-mail: gcd@mt.gov
Operations Bureau
The Operations Bureau is responsible for the division’s license, tax and administrative functions. The bureau also assists in licensing applicants by conducting financial background reviews and conducts gambling tax field audits of licensed locations.
Angela Nunn, Bureau Chief
Phone: (406) 444-5693
E-mail: anunn@mt.gov
License and Tax Section
The License and Tax Section processes and issues gambling licenses and permits, including video gambling machine permits. The section also collects and distributes gambling taxes and license and permit fees. In cooperation with the Department of Revenue, the License and Tax Section receives and processes the combined liquor and gambling license application.
Lisa Christiansen, Supervisor
Phone: (406) 444-9150
E-mail: lchristiansen@mt.gov
Investigations Bureau
The Investigations Bureau performs all criminal background checks on license applicants and conducts detailed investigations to ascertain applicants’ suitability under state statutes. The bureau also conducts criminal investigations of alleged violations of state gambling laws and administrative rules, and inspects the premises of licensed liquor and gambling establishments.
Dave Jeseritz, Bureau Chief
Phone: (406) 444-9130
E-mail: djeseritz@mt.gov
Testing Lab/Technical Services Section
The Technical Services Section provides testing lab services for all gambling devices in the state, and conducts on-site testing and inspection of video gambling machines.
Ben Kamerzel, Supervisor
Phone: (406) 444-9133
E-mail: bkamerzel@mt.gov
Field Offices
| Billings/Eastern District Office 615 South 27th Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 896-4300 Bozeman Field Office Glasgow Field Office Glendive Field Office |
Missoula/Western District Office 2681 Palmer Street, Suite D Missoula, MT 59808 Phone: (406) 329-1475 Butte Field Office Great Falls Field Office Kalispell Field Office |
