- (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:
- (a) an award to an individual card game winner of cash and/or merchandise which does not exceed $10 in total value; or
- (b) an award to the winner or winners of a social card game tournament in cash and/or merchandise in an amount which does not exceed a total value that is the equivalent of $10 times the number of participants. For example, if there are 25 participants in a tournament, the total value of a prize awarded cannot exceed $250.
- (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.
Authorizing statute(s): 23-5-115, 23-5-306, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 23-5-115, 23-5-306, MCA
History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 87, Eff. 1/7/17.