Legal Gambling Age in Montana

Montana legalized sports betting in 2020, and now, people 18 and older meeting the gambling age in Montana requirements can make bets on sports at retail and also online. It must be said that the industry is not very abundant due to the small population of the state, and online options are also limited.

The state allows commercial and tribal casino houses open to residents and tourists who fit the legal age for gambling in Montana of 18 or 21 as a minimum. There are many land-based facilities across the state that offer games and also accept bets on sports. Online casinos, on the other hand, are strictly prohibited.

Live poker games can be played at licensed land-based card rooms and poker rooms in the state. The minimum gambling age in MT for poker players is 21. Table games are usually not allowed at land-based casino houses that mostly offer slots, gaming machines, and bets on sports, but poker fans are free to play at separate venues. Online poker, in its turn, is currently illegal.

Participation in daily fantasy sports contests and bets on daily fantasy sports are totally in line with the law and available to anyone older than 18.

Locals and tourists that are 18 years old or older can purchase lottery tickets and win cash prizes. All tickets can only be purchased from licensed Montana Lottery retailers. Online lottery is not available.

Bingo is one of the state-approved forms of charitable gaming so it is regulated and allowed for people who are 18 and older. Internet bingo is prohibited.

Horse racing is legal in Montana and bets on horses can be made in person at land-based casinos and several online platforms offering horse racing bet services to local players. The minimum age for real-money bets is 18.