Montana enacts internet gambling ban with penalties up to $50,000
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 555 into law on 23 May, prohibiting internet gambling involving any form of currency; the law takes effect on 1 October 2025. Each violation carries a fine of up to $50,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison, while the Social and Promotional Games Association criticised the law’s breadth.
Operators offering online games involving currency in Montana face a statutory prohibition and criminal penalties.