Montana Lottery

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  • Montana’s Sports Wagering Delivers Excitement

    The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending March 1.

    • Handle: $949,225
    • Payout: $953,229
    • Gross Gaming Revenue: ($4,003)
    • Sales Agent Commissions: $28,477

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    • Basketball (72.8%)
    • Ice Hockey (10.1%)
    • Soccer (6.6%)
  • Montana’s Sports Wagering Delivers Fun

    • Handle: $949,225
    • Payout: $953,229
    • Gross Gaming Revenue: ($4,003)
    • Sales Agent Commissions: $28,477

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    • Basketball (72.8%)
    • Ice Hockey (10.1%)
    • Soccer (6.6%)
  • Montana’s sports wagering delivers

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending March 1:

    Handle: $949,225
    Payout: $953,229
    Gross Gaming Revenue: ($4,003)
    Sales Agent Commissions: $28,477

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Basketball (72.8%)
    Ice Hockey (10.1%)
    Soccer (6.6%)

    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.

  • From puck drops to penalty kicks

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending February 22:

    Handle: $759,957
    Payout: $642,425
    Gross Gaming Revenue: $117,532
    Sales Agent Commissions: $22,799

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Basketball (72.1%)
    Ice Hockey (9.7%)
    Soccer (8.2%)

    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.

  • Hoops and pigskin dominate Montana sports wagering

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending February 15:

    Handle: $1,146,268
    Payout: $1,564,633
    Gross Gaming Revenue: ($418,365)
    Sales Agent Commissions: $34,388

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Basketball (41.7%)
    Football (41.4%)
    Soccer (5.8%)

    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.

  • Hoops hysteria: basketball dominates Montana sports wagering!

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending February 8:

    Handle: $899,732
    Payout: $474,204
    Gross Gaming Revenue: $425,527
    Sales Agent Commissions: $26,992

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Basketball (44.5%)
    Football (32.9%)
    Ice Hockey (9.5%)

    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 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.

  • Sports Bet Montana Celebrates $10 Million in Commissions Paid to Local Sales Agents

    HELENA — Sports Bet Montana, the State of Montana’s exclusive sportsbook, is pleased to announce it has distributed over $10 million in sales commissions to its nearly 540 sales agents since the product’s inception. Sales agents receive 3% of every wager placed at their location. All Sports Bet Montana wagers are made in location through machines or using the mobile app.

    “This $10 million in commissions, coupled with our strong sales, is a testament to the dedication of our sales agents for which our agency is very grateful,” says Montana Lottery Director Bob Brown. “Our sales agents are essential to our program, providing a safe and enjoyable experience. We look forward to continuing to grow together and supporting communities across the state.”

    The Montana Lottery credits its sales agents with the product’s success, highlighting the economic benefits they bring to communities across the state. The $10 million in commissions provides a substantial revenue boost to these businesses, supporting local economies throughout Montana. Sports Bet Montana sales agents are small businesses that provide convenient access points for players, offer customer service, and promote responsible gaming.

  • Basketball leads the way in Montana’s sports wagering numbers

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending February 1:

    Handle: $1,030,966
    Payout: $977,901
    Gross Gaming Revenue: $53,065
    Sales Agent Commissions: $30,929

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Basketball (46.3%)
    Football (36.4%)
    Ice Hockey (8.4%)

    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.

  • Montana Sports Wagering: The Numbers are In

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending January 18:

    Handle: $1,386,789
    Payout: $973,821
    Gross Gaming Revenue: $412,968
    Sales Agent Commissions: $41,604

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Football (59.3%)
    Basketball (26.7%)
    Ice Hockey (4.7%)

    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.

  • Football dominates Montana sports wagering

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending January 11:

    Handle: $1,571,386
    Payout: $1,145,253
    Gross Gaming Revenue: $426,132
    Sales Agent Commissions: $47,142

    The top three sports by percent of the total handle were:

    Football (66.8%)
    Basketball (20.8%)
    Ice Hockey (5.4%)

    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.

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