The state of Montana is all set to introduce a brand-new way to satisfy both the fantasy football connoisseur and the suckers who buy lottery tickets. Beginning this season, you will be able to stroll into one of many designated Montana watering holes, fill out a fantasy lottery ticket with your choice of NFLers (1QB, 1RB, 1WR, 1TE, 1K & 1Def), and plop down some cash in hopes of scoring the most points.

(Good thing Tim Donaghy wasn’t an *NFL* referee.)

If successful, you will be rewarded with your share of the state-run prize pool. If not (the more likely option), they are hoping you return the following week and try again. The cash that Montana is expected to generate from the game will go towards restoring the fledgling horse racing industry in the state, which was forced to close three race tracks within the past two years.

Ahhh, nothing like bailing out a gambling industry with more gambling.

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