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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this part, “Calcutta pool” means a form of auction pool conducted by an organization authorized by the department. The Calcutta pool must be an auction pool in which:
(1) a person's wager is equal to the person's bid;
(2) the proceeds from the pool, minus administrative costs and prizes paid, are contributed to a charitable or nonprofit corporation, association, or cause;
(3) the rules of the pool are publicly posted;
(4) no more than one wager for each competitor is allowed;
(5) at least 50% of the total pool is paid out in prizes;
(6) persons may not bid or wager money on any elementary school or high school sports event; and
(7) the underlying event has more than two entrants.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling § 23-5-221. Definition - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-23-parks-recreation-sports-and-gambling/mt-st-23-5-221/
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