Sports Betting in Montana

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: November 2026

Quick answer: Statewide online sports betting is not available in Montana, but 8 CFTC-regulated prediction markets remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

Not available. Montana currently allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet available.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Legal Status

Sports Bet Montana, run by the Montana Lottery, is the only legal sportsbook. You can bet at kiosks or on the mobile app, but only while inside one of 550+ licensed bars and taverns. Geofencing blocks bets once you step outside. Age 18+ allowed.

Tax Information

Operator tax rateLottery-operated

Operated through Montana Lottery.

College Betting Restrictions

College props restricted to retail only.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online sports betting legal in Montana?

Montana allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Statewide online and mobile sports betting is not yet available. Sports Bet Montana, run by the Montana Lottery, is the only legal sportsbook. You can bet at kiosks or on the mobile app, but only while inside one of 550+ licensed bars and taverns. Geofencing blocks bets once you step outside. Age 18+ allowed.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Montana?

Operated through Montana Lottery.

Can I bet on college sports in Montana?

College props restricted to retail only.

Can I use Kalshi in Montana?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Montana residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Montana?

Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Montana residents.

What online betting options are available in Montana?

Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Montana, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.

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