State guide · updated July 2026
Prediction markets in Montana
Montana residents have access to CFTC-regulated prediction markets. The state's gambling regulator focuses on charitable and on-premise gaming.
- State regulator
- Montana Department of Justice — Gambling Control Division
- Recommended platforms
- Kalshi, ForecastEx
Platform availability in Montana
Available to Montana residents subject to Kalshi's standard KYC.
Polymarket is not legally available to US residents.
Available to Montana residents subject to ForecastEx's standard KYC.
FAQ
Montana prediction market questions
Are prediction markets legal in Montana?+
Montana residents have access to CFTC-regulated prediction markets. The state's gambling regulator focuses on charitable and on-premise gaming.
Is Kalshi available in Montana?+
Available to Montana residents subject to Kalshi's standard KYC.
Are sports event contracts available in Montana?+
Sports event contracts are subject to the same federal CFTC framework and are generally accessible to Montana residents, though that may change.
What should I know before signing up from Montana?+
Confirm the platform's current state availability on its own site before depositing funds. Use only regulated US exchanges; trade only what you can afford to lose; and read each platform's risk and terms documentation.
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