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South Dakota Sports Betting
With wagering limited to tribal casinos and the town of Deadwood, sports betting is something of an all-or-nothing proposition in South Dakota, whose legislature may again consider authorizing statewide mobile betting in the future.
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About Sports Betting in South Dakota
If you live in or near the tourist town of Deadwood, South Dakota, you're in luck – there are plenty of casinos with sportsbooks and sports betting kiosks at which to wager. But if you live far from Deadwood, your ability to bet on sports is limited to a couple of tribal casinos, making sports wagering in South Dakota something of an all-or-nothing proposition.
A silver lining could be on the horizon, however. South Dakota is one of the few states that has seen its sports betting handle plummet in recent years, which may compel its legislature to consider authorizing statewide mobile wagering, something it's come close to doing in the past.
South Dakota Sportsbooks
Current Sportsbooks
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Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort: 360 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort: 555 Lower Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Sports Betting Legalization in South Dakota
South Dakota Sports Betting Law Highlights
- Sports wagering restricted to in-state tribal casinos and commercial casinos in Deadwood.
- 9% tax on sports betting revenue.
- Must be at least 21 to wager.
- No statewide mobile wagering as of yet.
- Operator licenses cost $1,000 with subsequent $200 annual renewal fees.
- No collegiate prop bets or betting on in-state colleges.
Legalization Timeline
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Legislature sends question of whether to legalize sports betting to voters
March, 2020
South Dakota's legislature narrowly votes to send the questions of whether to legalize sports betting in the town of Deadwood to the state's voters.
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Referendum to legalize sports betting passes
November 3, 2020
Fifty-eight percent of South Dakota voters approve a ballot measure to legalize sports betting at casinos in the town of Deadwood.
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Legislation establishing sports betting framework passes
August, 2021
The South Dakota Legislature passes legislation which establishes a framework for how sports wagering will be implemented in Deadwood.
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Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort accepts state's first legal sports wager
September 9, 2021
The first sports wager in South Dakota is placed at the BetMGM Sportsbook at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort in Deadwood.
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Legislature fails to pass mobile betting bill
March, 2022
Legislation to have South Dakotans vote on whether to authorize statewide mobile wagering passes the Senate but gets shot down by a House committee.
FAQs
Is sports betting legal in South Dakota?
It is legal to bet on sports in South Dakota, with a few key caveats. Bettors can only wager on sports at in-state tribal casinos or at commercial casinos in the town of Deadwood, and the legislature has yet to authorize mobile wagering.
Who can bet on sports in South Dakota?
Anyone who's 21 years of age or older can bet on sports in South Dakota.
Who regulates sports betting in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Gaming Commission regulates sports wagering in South Dakota.
What can I bet on in South Dakota?
South Dakotans can bet on a variety of sporting events, including baseball, basketball, fighting, football, golf, hockey, Olympic Games, auto racing, rodeo, rugby, soccer, and tennis.
What can't I bet on in South Dakota?
Wagering on athletic events involving colleges or students based in South Dakota is not permitted. Prop bets on all collegiate athletic events are now allowed either.
Is DFS legal in South Dakota?
Neither the South Dakota Legislature nor its courts have taken up the issue of daily fantasy sports, but law enforcement has stated that people who participate in DFS contests would not be punished. Hence, major DFS operators like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog have a presence in the state.
Is it legal to bet on horse racing in South Dakota?
Betting on horse races is legal in South Dakota, be it online through account wagering or via simulcast at the Triple Crown Casino's off-track betting parlor in North Sioux City. While there are no commercial racetracks in the state, live racing is held annually at a handful of county fairs.
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