A bill in the Montana legislature would establish a new type of fundraiser for certain non-profit organizations, called “Wild West Casino Nights.”
The legislation would allow gambling at these events as long as the games and the cause are both historical in nature. Play money would need to be used during actual gameplay, but the prizes could include cash or merchandise.
While many states allow charitable gaming, a regulated framework for such events that mandates a specific theme is a unique proposal. The novelty of the Wild West theme might even help the bill become law.
The “Wild West Casino Nights” concept is the brainchild of Montana Sen. Forrest Mandeville, who filed SB 179.
