There are a ton of options – including many bars and casinos. You can only bet using the app if you are on a premises where sports betting is legal. The only option though is the Sports Bet Montana app which is run by the state lottery. The state moved at least partly into the 21st Century, in May 2019 when it legalized mobile sports betting in the state.
Yes, sports betting is now legal in Montana. January was the best month so far, bringing in $5.799million. So Montanans probably welcome the chance to bet on pro action to provide added interest.ĭespite the teething troubles for sports betting in Montana, it had racked up a total handle of $23.578million between launch in March 2020 and the end of January 2021. There are no professional sports franchises in Montana, and the collegesdo not operate at an elite level. But it is definitely leaving plenty of meat on the bone for now. The state of Montana, with its relatively small population of 1,080million, was never expected to be a huge sports betting powerhouse. Laws introduced during 2019 ( more of that later) did make it possible to bet on sports, but there is a major catch. The sports betting Gold Rush has reached Montana, but the state is not really cashing in yet.
