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Gambling control division reports $83.7 million in video‑gaming tax revenue and targets offshore online casino apps
Summary
The Montana Department of Justice Gambling Control Division told the Senate committee that video gaming machine tax receipts totaled about $83.7 million in FY24, investigators conduct thousands of inspections annually, and the division is actively pursuing offshore online casino apps that accept Montana players.
Jason Johnson, administrator of the Department of Justice’s Gambling Control Division, briefed the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee on the division’s regulatory scope, enforcement priorities and revenue contributions from video gaming machines.
Johnson said the 15 percent tax on video gaming machines—enacted decades ago—generated approximately $83,700,000 in fiscal 2024. The division regulates keno/video poker/video gaming machines, live card games, bingo, fantasy sports leagues, raffles, Calcutta and sports pools, and other permitted contests; it does not…
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