Sports betting in Montana is now a regulated activity, as the state becomes the ninth to legalize the activity.

Late last week Governor Steve Bullock signed a bill approved by the state’s House of Representatives authorizing licensed bars and restaurants to offer sports betting via electronic kiosks as well as through mobile betting apps that will only work within the confines of these venues.

Wagering technology will be provided by Montana Lottery’s tech partner Intralot, with revenue expected to hit $3.7m in year one, rising to $5.4m in three years. The hope is that legal wagering will be activated before the NFL season this fall.

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