SB153

Revise video gambling machine laws

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB153 revises video gambling machine laws, increasing prize limits and payment rules.

Montana SB153 revises laws pertaining to video gambling machines, increasing the limit on the amount of money played per game from $2 to $4 and the limit on awarding free games or credits from $800 to $1,199 per game. It mandates that all credits owed to a player be paid in cash and establishes rules for ticket voucher expiration. The changes apply to video gambling machine games placed into operation on or after January 1, 2026.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

RRRDRDRRRRRRRRRDRRRR

29 Nay

DRRRDDRDRDDDDRRDRDRRDRDDRRRRD

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

11:00 AM

Senate Taxation Hearing

Jan 24, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading