Jo Dee Black

jblack@greatfallstribune.com

When it comes to watering hole names, The Mint Bar tops the list in Montana. At least 14 bars and saloons are named Mint in Montana. Stockman is second when it comes to bar names in the Treasure State, with at least 12.

Fraternal organizations can obtain special liquor licenses in Montana and there are 15 bars with names containing Moose, a mix of fraternal organizations and establishments such as Mooses Saloon in Kalispell and The Moose Joose Bar in Lincoln. There are 14 Eagles lodges with bars in Montana, 11 Elk's lodges and 13 VWF posts with bars in the state.

When it comes to casino names in Montana, the Butte-Based Town Pump's brands of Lucky Lil's, with 52 casinos, Montana Lil's, with 24 casinos, and Magic Diamond, with 28 casinos in Montana.

When it comes to casino names in Montana, Lucky Lil's Casino, Montana Lil's Casino and Magic Diamond Casino far out number any other moniker. All are brands of the Montana Town Pump company.