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Montana Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Restricted: Montana has no legal paid daily fantasy sports: MCA 23-5-802 bars paid fantasy-sports wagering by telephone or internet.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Montana has no legal paid daily fantasy sports: MCA 23-5-802 bars paid fantasy-sports wagering by telephone or internet. Major DFS operators block Montana.

Official source: dojmt.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Montana

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoRestricted
Paid daily fantasy sports is not legal in Idaho — treated as illegal gambling since 2016 under an AG opinion. DraftKings/FanDuel exited.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
North DakotaInfo
Paid daily fantasy sports is generally available in North Dakota but is not a separately licensed category. North Dakota has no dedicated official page for daily fantasy sports — confirm before relying on this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaInfo
Paid daily fantasy sports is offered in South Dakota as games of skill, but the state does not formally regulate fantasy contests. …
Verified Oct 5, 2026 · Source: dor.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WyomingInfo
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Wyoming for players 18 and older, with major operators available. Wyoming has no dedicated official page for daily fantasy sports — confirm before relying on this.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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