Montana Senate OKs “social” fantasy sports

Daily fantasy sports (DFS) enthusiasts secured a small victory in Montana after state senators unanimously voted in favor of a limited form of fantasy sports.

Voting 49-0, the Montana Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill 25, a measure aim to revise the gaming laws of the state.

Senator Mark Blasdel, who introduced the measure, said Senate Bill 25 is a product of the Gaming Advisory Council that works in conjunction with the Department of Justice Gaming Control Division.

“There are members from the legislature, from the gaming industry, members from tribal governments and local governments as well and we kind of discuss various issues and come forward with a bill that encumbers a lot of the different work,” Blasdel told members of the Senate during Tuesday’s floor session. The audio clip of the Senate Session is posted on the Montana legislature website.