The short answer
Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not currently available to players in Montana. Montana is one of the US states where skill-based gaming with prizes is restricted, so it's on Kokomo's excluded list. You can still read how the format works below — and rules can change, so it's worth checking Kokomo's terms for the current list.
Paid competitions are not available to residents of, or people located in, Montana. Availability is set by Kokomo's terms and can change as state rules evolve.
How skill competition differs from gambling is the same everywhere, so it lives once on the state-by-state guide rather than being repeated on all 51 state pages. What follows is specific to Montana.
What's available in Montana right now
A snapshot of the regulated and semi-regulated real-money formats operating in Montana, from published industry trackers. This is a report of what is on offer — not legal advice, and not our reading of Montana law.
Montana opened its legal sports betting market in March 2020, and the minimum betting age there is 18+. There is no regulated online casino to go with it. By then 13 other US markets were already running, and 22 have opened since — 40 jurisdictions have one today.
| Sports betting | In person only — no statewide online sportsbook source |
|---|---|
| Legal betting market opened | March 2020 source |
| Minimum betting age | 18+ source |
| Online casino | No regulated online casino source |
| State lottery | Yes source |
| Daily fantasy sports | Operators do not serve this state source |
| Sweepstakes casinos | Banned by statute (2025-26) source |
| Skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) | Paid play withheld source |
| Kokomo Real Money Matches | Not available in Montana |
Worth knowing about Montana
Montana is one of the few states where daily fantasy sports operators do not offer contests at all, alongside Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. It also banned sweepstakes casinos by statute, and sports betting is retail only.
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Availability data reviewed 2026-09-21. Gaming rules change often — follow the source links for the current position.
Where Kokomo is restricted
Kokomo does not offer paid competitions in a small number of US states, including Montana. The current restricted list is: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington. If you're located in one of these states, paid play won't be available to you — and you should always rely on Kokomo's own terms for the up-to-date position.
See the full state-by-state guide for where paid play is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What real-money gaming is available in Montana?
As of 2026-09-21: sports betting — in person only — no statewide online sportsbook; online casino — no regulated online casino; state lottery — yes; daily fantasy sports — operators do not serve the state; sweepstakes casinos — banned by statute (2025-26). Montana is one of the few states where daily fantasy sports operators do not offer contests at all, alongside Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. It also banned sweepstakes casinos by statute, and sports betting is retail only.
Can I play skill games for money in Montana?
The major skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) withhold paid play in Montana. Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not available to players in Montana — it is on Kokomo's restricted-states list. Availability can change; Kokomo's terms carry the current list.
Is sports betting legal in Montana?
In person only — no statewide online sportsbook, and the market opened in March 2020 with a minimum age of 18+. Montana has no regulated online casino.
Why can't I play paid matches in Montana?
Montana is among the states where Kokomo does not offer paid competitions. Availability can change as rules evolve — check Kokomo's terms for the current list.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Gaming laws change and vary by individual circumstance — check current Montana rules and Kokomo's terms before playing. 18+. Play responsibly.