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.

Stacy Rogstad, L&T Section Supervisor
Phone: (406) 601-5015
E-mail: [email protected]

The Compliance Section 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.

Melina Bucy, Compliance Supervisor (West)
Phone: (406) 444-9824
E-mail: [email protected]

Ross Adams, Compliance Supervisor (East)
Phone: (406) 601-5006
E-mail: [email protected]

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.

Matt Eckdahl, TSS Supervisor
Phone: (406) 444-9152
E-mail: [email protected]

Field Offices

Helena Field Office/
Testing Lab

1805 Prospect
Helena, MT 59601

Phone: (406) 896-4300

Missoula Field Office

2681 Palmer Street, Suite D
Missoula, MT 59808

Phone: (406) 329-1475

Bozeman Field Office

2011 North 22nd Avenue, Suite 1
Bozeman, MT 59718

Phone: (406) 586-9618

Glendive Field Office

218 West Bell, Suite 202
Glendive, MT 59330

Phone: (406) 377-4634

Great Falls Field Office

119 1st Avenue North #200
Great Falls, MT 59401

Phone: (406) 452-8220

Kalispell Field Office

PO Box 8255
575 Sunset Blvd, Suite 205
Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone: (406) 755-7160