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State Warns Residents Against 'Net Gambling

HELENA, Montana -- As reported by the Associated Press: ``The state Justice Department is warning Montanans not to become Internet gambling entrepreneurs because doing so is illegal.

``Justice officials have for years said that gambling online is illegal in Montana, but now they've learned a company is offering Montanans the chance to set up gambling Web sites as well.

``An advertisement published in The Billings Gazette last week encouraged people to operate their own online casino, Gene Huntington, state Gambling Control Division administrator, said Tuesday.

``…Huntington said all gambling is illegal under Montana's Constitution unless specifically authorized by the Legislature, and lawmakers have not approved online gambling…"

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