House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes revisions to Montana's gambling laws, specifically allowing nonprofit organizations to conduct an expanded casino night. The bill amends Sections 23-5-112 and 23-5-702 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Key changes include the introduction of new definitions and the expansion of permissible gambling activities during these events. Nonprofit organizations will now be able to host an expanded casino night once a year, which will include a wider range of games such as live blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and various dice games, in addition to the previously allowed live card games, bingo, keno, and raffles.

The bill also clarifies the definition of casino nights, changing the terminology from "casino nights" to "casino night and expanded casino night." It specifies that nonprofit organizations are subject to certain limitations regarding the frequency of these events and outlines the specific types of gambling activities that can be conducted during an expanded casino night. This legislative change aims to enhance fundraising opportunities for nonprofit organizations while ensuring compliance with existing gambling regulations.

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