Sports betting coming to Havre March 9

Last week, The Montana Lottery Commission approved legal sports betting in the state, and the option is available in Havre.

Montana Lottery Commission Communications Manager Jennifer McKee said the betting will begin at any betting kiosk starting the week of Monday, March 9.

The only local business in the official list of approved sites in the state is Murphy’s Irish Pub at 1465 U.S. Highway 2, Suite A, in Havre.

Sports betting is placing a wager on the outcome or other occurrence in a real sporting event, McKee said.

“The purpose of sports betting, as offered by the Montana Lottery, is the sa...