Sports Betting in South Dakota
South Dakota has retail-only sports betting at Deadwood casinos.
South Dakota legalized retail sports betting via Constitutional Amendment B, approved by voters in November 2020. Sports wagering launched in September 2021 at the historic Deadwood casinos in Lawrence County and at federally recognized tribal casinos. Mobile betting is permitted only on casino property - not statewide. Multiple efforts to expand to statewide mobile have failed in the legislature. The state's small population (~900,000) and the geographic concentration of casinos in Deadwood have limited the market's scale.
Key Facts
- Authorized by Amendment B, approved November 2020
- Retail launched September 2021
- Sports betting at Deadwood casinos and tribal casinos
- Mobile betting only on casino property - no statewide mobile
- Multiple statewide-mobile expansion bills have failed
Notable Restrictions
- Mobile betting only on casino property - no statewide mobile
Responsible Gambling in South Dakota
Minimum betting age: 21. South Dakota problem gambling helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7, free, confidential). See our responsible gambling resources for self-exclusion options and warning signs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bet on sports from my phone in South Dakota?
Only when physically located on a Deadwood casino or tribal casino property. There is no statewide mobile sports betting in South Dakota.
When will statewide mobile betting be legal in South Dakota?
No clear timeline. Multiple expansion bills have failed in recent legislative sessions.
Where can I bet on sports in South Dakota?
At Deadwood casinos in Lawrence County and at federally recognized tribal casinos throughout the state.
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