Casino
January 7, 2026
Another Violent Casino Incident Shakes Montana’s Gallatin Valley
Two different but equally disturbing incidents involving casinos took place in Gallatin Valley in the past week. At the end of December, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who allegedly strangled and robbed a casino patron at the Magic Diamond in Belgrade, Montana. Some days later, last Saturday night, another violent incident was […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
Legal
August 20, 2025
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against VGW in Montana
A federal judge has put an end to Montana’s legal battle with VGW Holdings, dismissing a lawsuit against the Australian sweepstakes company. For context, VGW no longer operates in the state. One Less Thing for VGW to Worry About VGW, which is one of the biggest sweepstakes operators in the US, has been experiencing rapid […]
Casino
May 27, 2025
Montana Pioneers Official Sweepstakes Gambling Ban
Roughly two weeks ago, we announced Montana was just a quick governor’s signature away from placing sweepstakes social casinos outside the law. On Friday, Governor Greg Gianforte, the state’s 25th governor, signed Senate Bill 555 into law, clearly showing the Treasure State’s stance in the ongoing national debate over online gaming by officially banning sweepstakes […]
Industry
May 8, 2025
Montana Now Sliver Away from Prohibiting Sweepstakes Casinos
If you are a sweepstakes social casino operator in Montana, things are not looking up for you. The sector has come under a lot of pressure in the United States as a whole, but Montana is leading the charge, with the state legislature agreeing that sweepstakes social casinos are just a veiled form of gambling, […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Montana Sweepstakes in Peril as SB 555 Advances
As multiple US markets continue to fend off the controversial sweepstakes sector, Montana prepares to take decisive steps and ban the vertical. If it does, it will become the first state to actually do so, potentially sparking stronger pushback against social casinos. Montana Might Become the First State to End Sweeps Casinos SB 555 was […]
Industry
April 7, 2025
Montana to Crack Down on Unlicensed iGaming with New Bill
Lawmakers in Montana are looking to tighten the state’s regulatory measures against unregulated online gaming. To that end, Senator Vince Ricci introduced Senate Bill 555, which seeks to amend the definition of internet gambling in order to tackle online casinos and crypto operators. The Bill Proposes Changes to How Online Gambling Is Defined SB 555, […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Montana Bill to Allow Living History Organizations to Offer Antique Gambling
A new bill in Montana seeks to legalize charity antique gambling, permitting living history nonprofits to host charity gaming events. Inspired by the romanticized Wild West, the initiative would allow gamblers to relive the past. Wild West Casino Nights Would Allow Gamblers to Relive the Past As charity gaming initiatives usually require a specific theme, […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Man Sent to Prison for 140 Years for Four Aces Double Homicide
K.W.B. was sentenced to 140 years in prison for the brutal murders of his 49-year-old wife, and bartender L.G. (43), at the Four Aces Bar in Superior, Montana, in August 2023. Convicted of Two Counts of Deliberate Homicide The 49-year-old man was convicted of two counts of deliberate homicide and use of a weapon in […]
Lottery
June 13, 2024
Montana Lottery Commission Proposes Significant Changes to Mega Millions
During a public meeting last week, the Montana Lottery Commission introduced its plans for a complete redesign of the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game which would come into effect in 2025. The changes aim to make the game more fun by improving the odds of winning and offering higher prize amounts, however, ticket prices will […]