The bill proposes revisions to Montana's gambling laws to allow nonprofit organizations to conduct an expanded casino night, which includes a wider range of gambling activities than currently permitted. Specifically, it amends Sections 23-5-112 and 23-5-702 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The new legal language allows nonprofit organizations to hold an expanded casino night once a year, during which they can offer live card games, blackjack, baccarat, keno, bingo, raffles, roulette, and various dice games, including craps.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to gambling activities and devices, ensuring that certain terms are updated to reflect the new provisions. For instance, it replaces the term "casino nights" with "casino night and expanded casino night" and specifies that nonprofit organizations are subject to a limit of one expanded casino night per year. The bill aims to enhance fundraising opportunities for nonprofits while maintaining regulatory oversight of gambling activities.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 23-5-112, 23-5-702
HB0374_1(1): 23-5-112, 23-5-702
HB0374_1: 23-5-112, 23-5-702