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Wyoming And Montana Casino Boom Hides A Surprisingly Small Gambling Market
February 8, 2026/
Montana’s small “casinos” create the appearance of a huge gambling industry, but strict limits on machines, stakes, and licenses keep revenues relatively modest. Wyoming’s smaller — yet fast-growing — market is pushing lawmakers to consider tighter rules.
People traveling to Montana often have a similar observation: What’s with all the casinos?
With 1,247 licensed gambling establishments — about one for every 900 residents — it’s easy to assume that gambling in the Big Sky State is big business.
Yet the number of establishments has actually dropped 7.4% over the last decade, according to figures from the Department of Justice.
