Sports Betting in Montana

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Montana, but 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 1 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchange 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-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Legal Status

In-person betting only through Montana Lottery locations. 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. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet authorized. In-person betting only through Montana Lottery locations. 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?

Montana has banned sweepstakes-model platforms.

What online betting options are available in Montana?

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

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