Are prediction markets legal in Montana?

By Settled desk · Checked against 4 sources · NOT LEGAL ADVICE

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SHORT ANSWER

Yes, for now, and contested. Polymarket says it accepts Montana. Novig says it accepts Montana, sports included. Montana ordered Kalshi to cease and desist on 26 Mar 2025 and D. Mont. denied Kalshi's preliminary injunction without prejudice on 27 Aug 2026.

Which platforms accept Montana residents

PLATFORMACCEPTSSPORTSSOURCE

KalshiNOT STATEDNOT STATEDnone found

PolymarketYESNOT STATEDapps.apple.com ↗

NovigYESYESsupport.novig.com ↗

RobinhoodNOT STATEDNOT STATEDnone found

What the law says

27 AUG 2026D. Mont. (Judge Molloy) denied Kalshi's motion for a preliminary injunction without prejudice and lifted the stay in KalshiEX v. Knudsen (6:26-cv-28). courtlistener.com ↗

26 MAR 2025Montana DOJ Gambling Control Division ordered Kalshi to cease and desist illegal gambling activities in Montana. ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com ↗

Sources. 4 primary and court sources, each quoted on our side and read on 7 Oct 2026: apps.apple.com, support.novig.com, courtlistener.com, ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com. A cell marked not stated means no source we found says it either way.

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Where to trade from Montana

PARTNER LINKS

Polymarket

FEE AT 50¢: 1.5% to 3.5%

See the fees

Novig

FEE AT 50¢: 0% to 1.5%

See the fees

No partner links here: both go to our own fee pages.

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