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Montana may have a small population<\/b>, but there are more than enough gaming options<\/b> thanks to its liberal laws. The state permits almost all gambling forms<\/b>, so you won\u2019t have trouble finding where to play poker<\/a>. That said, internet gaming is off-limits, and Montana is among the few states that explicitly forbid online gambling<\/b>.<\/p>\n

So, can Montanans play poker online? Will they be penalized if caught playing on offshore sites? Continue reading to find answers to these and many other questions as we discuss the gambling laws in the Treasure State.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Poker Tournaments in Montana<\/span><\/h2>\n

Poker roots in Montana can be traced back to the mid-19th century when miners started playing it along with many other table games. However, the turn of the century brought a growing sense of morality and religion to the state, which resulted in a ban on all gambling activities.<\/p>\n

During the Great Depression, the legislature enacted the Hickey Act in 1937<\/b>, allowing counties to legalize card games independently. But it wasn\u2019t until 1972 that poker saw the light of day<\/b>. It was the year the voters approved the referendum that opened the door to charitable gaming in Montana. The lawmakers sanctioned a number of games, including raffles, bingo, sports pools, poker, and other card games.<\/p>\n

The following decades saw the legalization of video poker machines, tribal casinos, and sports betting. Currently, Montanans can enjoy the following activities:<\/p>\n