Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 23 - JUSTICE
Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION
Subchapter 23.16.12 - Poker and Other Card Games
Rule 23.16.1203 - SOCIAL CARD GAMES PLAYED SOLELY FOR PRIZES OF MINIMAL VALUE
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Except for the card games of panguingue and poker and their approved variations, an authorized card game as provided for in 23-5-311, MCA, which is played solely for prizes of minimal value, is considered a social card game and is not a gambling activity.
(2) For purposes of this rule, prizes of minimal value means:
(3) For purposes of this rule, a tournament means a prize structure which is determined by the play of more than a single game.
(4) Every poker or panguingue game or tournament, and every other authorized card game or card game tournament which is played for an award or prize greater than minimal value, is a gambling activity which must comply with the requirements of Title 23, chapter 5, MCA, and the rules of the department.
AUTH: 23-5-115, 23-5-306, MCA;IMP: 23-5-115, 23-5-306, MCA