Montana Lottery

Author: Moises Chin

  • Weekly Sports Betting Handle Tops $1.1 Million

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

    Handle: $1,146,072

    Payout: $860,096

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $285,976

    Sales Agent Commissions: $34,382

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (38.0%)

    Baseball (35.7%)

    Ice Hockey (11.6%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions.

  • Ice Hockey Gains Ground: 15.2% in Total Handle

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

    Handle: $1,211,722

    Payout: $1,094,568

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $117,154

    Sales Agent Commissions: $36,352

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (38.1%)

    Baseball (36.7%)

    Ice Hockey (15.2%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions.

  • Slam Dunk for Basketball

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending May 4:

    Handle: $1,116,228

    Payout: $1,038,522

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $77,706

    Sales Agent Commissions: $33,487

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (42.7%)

    Baseball (33.6%)

    Ice Hockey (13.8%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions.

  • Sports Bet Montana rewards players, businesses

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending April 27:

    Handle: $1,303,168

    Payout: $1,201,145

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $102,023

    Sales Agent Commissions: $39,095

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (41.7%)

    Baseball (34.6%)

    Ice Hockey (14.1%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law.

    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions.

  • Baseball dominates the betting scene

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending April 20:

    Handle: $1,013,011

    Payout: $1,103,011

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $90,974

    Sales Agent Commissions: $33,120

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Baseball (45.5%)

    Basketball (30.9%)

    Ice Hockey (9.1%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law. To access an archive of Sports Bet Montana data, click here.
    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions. To access an archive of previous winners, click here.

  • Golf Gains Ground

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending April 13:

    Handle: $1,366,243

    Payout: $1,106,335

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $259,908

    Sales Agent Commissions: $40,987

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (39.9%)

    Baseball (29.3%)

    Golf (9.6%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law. To access an archive of Sports Bet Montana data, click here.
    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions. To access an archive of previous winners, click here.

  • Basketball continues to dominate

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending April 6:

    Handle: $1,482,491

    Payout: $1,379,168

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $103,323

    Sales Agent Commissions: $44,475

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (56.6%)

    Baseball (28.1%)

    Ice Hockey (5.5%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law. To access an archive of Sports Bet Montana data, click here.
    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions. To access an archive of previous winners, click here.

  • Montana Sports Betting Thrives: Basketball Leads with 86.5% of Wagers

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending March 23:

    Handle: $1,595,042

    Payout: $1,632,951

    Gross Gaming Revenue: ($37,908)

    Sales Agent Commissions: $47,851

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (86.5%)

    Ice Hockey (6.5%)

    Tennis (2.0%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law. To access an archive of Sports Bet Montana data, click here.
    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions. To access an archive of previous winners, click here.

  • Hoops Hysteria: Basketball Continues to Dominate

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending March 16:

    Handle: $1,284,898

    Payout: $1,120,485

    Gross Gaming Revenue: $164,413

    Sales Agent Commissions: $38,547

    The top three sports by percent of total handle were:

    Basketball (80.3%)

    Ice Hockey (7.5%)

    Soccer (2.9%)

    The Montana Lottery’s sports wagering product, Sports Bet Montana, launched after legislation passed in 2019 became law. To access an archive of Sports Bet Montana data, click here.

    The Montana Lottery was created by citizen’s referendum in 1986. Since then, it has paid over $853 million in prizes and returned approximately $320 million to the State of Montana and $90 million in sales agent commissions. To access an archive of previous winners, click here.

  • Montana Lottery issues operating systems Request for Information

    HELENA – The Montana Lottery this week issued a Request for Information (RFI) from vendors regarding the latest technology available for lottery operating systems and related services.

    RFI respondents are encouraged to provide comprehensive insights into their offerings and consider how their proposed solutions could align with the Montana Lottery’s objectives. Insights gained through this process will inform potential future solicitations, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

    “Through this RFI, we’re doing our due diligence to identify the industry’s best-in-class equipment and services for the next generation of the Montana Lottery experience,” said Director Bob Brown. “We are looking forward to what our partners in the industry have to offer for our future consideration.”

    The Montana Lottery’s existing operating systems contract is expected to end in March 2026.

    For more information and to access the RFI document, visit the State Procurement Bureau’s website at spb.mt.gov.

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