Montana Lottery

Author: Moises Chin

Big Wins for Big Sky Bettors
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending July 19.
- Handle: $735,117
- Payout: $576,796
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $158,321
- Sales Agent Commissions: $22,054
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (37.8%)
- Basketball (25.2%)
- MMA (11.3%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizens’ referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
July 21, 2025
Inside the Numbers: Weekly Sports Wagering Update
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending July 12.
- Handle: $889,107
- Payout: $749,523
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $139,584
- Sales Agent Commissions: $26,673
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (69.7%)
- Basketball (13.0%)
- Soccer (5.1%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizens’ referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
July 14, 2025
From the Pitch to the Court: Soccer and Basketball See Strong Action
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending July 5.
- Handle: $873,036
- Payout: $767,718
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $105,318
- Sales Agent Commissions: $26,191
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (71.8%)
- Soccer (9.2%)
- Basketball (7.5%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizens’ referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
July 7, 2025
Sports Bet Montana: By the Numbers
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending June 21.
- Handle: $917,535
- Payout: $665,116
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $252,419
- Sales Agent Commissions: $27,526
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (54.5%)
- Basketball (28.1%)
- Soccer (6.2%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
June 23, 2025
Weekly Wagering Wrap-Up
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending June 14.
- Handle: $980,282
- Payout: $756,006
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $224,276
- Sales Agent Commissions: $29,408
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (48.5%)
- Basketball (26.2%)
- Ice Hockey (9.1%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
June 16, 2025
Montana Lottery Commission approves 2025 Montana Millionaire game design
HELENA – The Montana Lottery Commission has approved the Lottery’s game design for the 2025 edition of Montana Millionaire. After discussion and a public comment opportunity, the Commission approved it with a unanimous vote at its June 12 meeting.

The 2025 edition of the game will feature 620,000 tickets, five $1 million grand prizes, more instant-win prizes, and a “Quarter Million Monday” drawing for $250,000 on Dec. 1. There will be no change to the $20 price.

“We’ve listened to our players and sales agents and combined their feedback with our team’s knowledge to responsibly enhance the 2025 Montana Millionaire after last year’s surprising sell-out,” commented Montana Lottery Director Bob Brown.

Last year’s game went on sale at 5:30 a.m. and sold out of its 500,000 tickets at 8:16 a.m., surprising Lottery officials who anticipated the additional 120,000 tickets from the year prior would slow, rather than accelerate, the rate of sales.

In summary, highlights of the 2025 game design include:
- Five $1 million grand prizes
- Better odds to win $1 million
- 120,000 more tickets available
- 200 more $500 instant wins
- 1,600 more $100 instant wins
- The $250,000 Quarter Million Monday Drawing
- Better overall odds
Montana Millionaire sales will go live Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 a.m.
June 12, 2025
From Diamond to Octagon: Almost $1 Million Wagered Last Week
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending June 7.
- Handle: $980,169
- Payout: $652,204
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $327,965
- Sales Agent Commissions: $29,405
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (50.6%)
- Basketball (18.8%)
- MMA (13.1%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
June 9, 2025
Beyond the Hype: New Sports Wagering Data Released!
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending May 31.
- Handle: $970,545
- Payout: $834,654
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $135,891
- Sales Agent Commissions: $29,116
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Basketball (39.3%)
- Baseball (38.6%)
- Ice Hockey (7.8%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
June 2, 2025
Weekly Wrap-Up: Baseball Takes the Crown!
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending May 24.
- Handle: $1,064,168
- Payout: $898,851
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $165,317
- Sales Agent Commissions: $31,925
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Baseball (42.7%)
- Basketball (34.1%)
- Ice Hockey (10.8%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
May 27, 2025
Breaking Down Montana’s Sports Wagering Action
HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending May 17.
- Handle: $1,215,019
- Payout: $976,889
- Gross Gaming Revenue: $238,130
- Sales Agent Commissions: $36,451
The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:
- Basketball (38.5%)
- Baseball (36.0%)
- Ice Hockey (11.9%)
The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, was launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

The Montana Lottery was created by a citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $1.06 billion in prizes and returned approximately $361.3 million to the State of Montana and $104.5 million in sales agent commissions.
May 19, 2025