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South Dakota Sports Betting Apps

South Dakota law addresses “advance deposit wagering” and explicitly states that patrons may only place wagers from within licensed casinos:

SD Codified L § 42-7B-79 states:

“Any sports wagering may only be conducted in the interior of a licensed gaming establishment within the city of Deadwood. Each operator or route operator that is authorized by the commission to conduct sports wagering shall install and maintain equipment that is approved by the commission to ensure that all bets are placed from within the interior of a licensed gaming establishment within the city of Deadwood.”

Some states allow retail sportsbooks to accept mobile wagers from guests who are physically present on casino property, but that is not the case in South Dakota. Bettors must place all bets in person at the sportsbook counter or via self-serve kiosks.

However, some lawmakers are interested in changing the law and establishing a licensing process for South Dakota sports betting apps.

In early 2022, lawmakers introduced SJR 502, calling for another referendum during the next general election. The South Dakota Senate approved SJR 502 by a thin margin in February 2022, but the bill died in the House.

Undeterred, South Dakota online sports betting proponents took up the measure once again in early 2023 by introducing HJR 5006. The bill survived a close committee vote shortly after its introduction but failed on a House vote of 41-28 against.

In a debate before the vote, HJR 5006 supporters couldn’t answer how the measure would impact the gaming compacts tribes have with the state.

As a result, South Dakota online sports betting remains prohibited by state law.

South Dakota Sports Betting Locations

Most South Dakota sportsbooks are in Deadwood, but a handful of tribal casinos also offer sports wagering.

Here’s a complete list of retail sportsbook locations in South Dakota:

How South Dakota Legalized Sports Betting

In the November 2020 election, voters approved South Dakota Constitutional Amendment B to permit Deadwood casinos to offer sports betting.

The question appeared on the ballot after lawmakers passed Senate Joint Resolution 501 in March 2020, asking voters if the South Dakota Constitution should be amended to authorize “wagering on sporting events” within the city limits of Deadwood.

The ballot measure passed with a 58.5% yes vote.

The legislature passed the enabling legislation (SB 44) in early 2021, and Governor Kristi Noem signed it into law two months later.

Later that year, the first Deadwood sportsbooks opened to the public.

South Dakota Sports Betting Law

After voters approved sports betting in South Dakota, the legislature passed SB 44 to legalize and regulate sportsbooks in Deadwood.

Highlights of the law include:

• Minimum age of 21 to bet on sports
• Deadwood casinos may apply for licenses to operate retail sportsbooks on-premises
• Casinos that wish to operate sportsbooks pay a $2,000 initial licensing fee and a $2,000 annual fee thereafter
• Sportsbooks may accept wagers on professional, collegiate, and international sporting events
• South Dakota sportsbooks may not accept wagers on minor league sports or the performances of individual athletes in college sporting events
• Sportsbooks may not accept wagers on games involving South Dakota college teams
• The South Dakota Commission on Gaming retains the authority to adopt additional rules as needed to regulate sports betting

Additional regulations adopted by the Commission address details such as integrity monitoring requirements, anti-money laundering standards, and various consumer protection rules.

The South Dakota legislature has also considered expanding sports betting beyond Deadwood.

In February 2023, Sen. Ryan Maher introduced SB 209 to authorize self-serve betting kiosks throughout South Dakota at businesses with liquor licenses.

South Dakota Daily Fantasy Sports

Daily fantasy sports sites seem to be legal in South Dakota. Although South Dakota has not technically legalized fantasy sports contests, it hasn’t outlawed them.

South Dakota Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are legal in South Dakota, providing users with an online option to trade on sports events, political and cultural events, financial markets, and even the weather.

South Dakota Horse Racing Betting

Advance deposit wagering (online racing betting) is legal for residents 18 or older in South Dakota.

South Dakota Online Gambling

Online gambling is illegal in South Dakota. In fact, South Dakota is one of the few states that have enacted a statute specifically targeting internet gambling.

SD Codified Law § 22-25A-8 prohibits any person from establishing a business within the state to conduct gambling over the internet, and § 22-25A-10 classifies violations as a Class 6 felony for the first offense and a Class 5 felony for subsequent offenses. The statute treats any wager that originates or terminates within South Dakota as a separate violation.

For individual players, Section 22-25-1 makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to engage in gambling outside of licensed facilities, carrying a penalty of up to 30 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both. South Dakota has not prosecuted anyone for participating in online gambling, but the law applies broadly enough to cover online activity.

Responsible Gambling in South Dakota

South Dakota has several resources dedicated to promoting responsible gambling and helping problem gamblers find treatment. An effective starting point for anyone with questions or concerns is to call the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline, which can provide answers tailored to your situation and direct you to local treatment options if necessary.

• South Dakota Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-800-522-4700 or text 800GAM. This confidential line connects residents to state-accredited counselors who can answer questions, provide moral support, and refer you to local specialists.
• 211 South Dakota: Dial 211 from anywhere in South Dakota for information about problem gambling and determining the next best step based on your circumstances.
• NCPG South Dakota: Visit the NCPG SD website for local problem gambling resources, helplines, and to chat live online with a trained counselor.
• Gamblers Anonymous South Dakota: Visit the official Gamblers Anonymous website to find local meetings, where you’ll meet others who have either overcome gambling addiction or who are in active recovery.

South Dakota Sports Betting Self-Exclusion

South Dakota lags other states in terms of self-exclusion. The state does not maintain a statewide self-exclusion program, so players must self-exclude from each casino individually. Self-exclusion from Deadwood casinos also extends to retail sportsbooks at those locations.

• Excluding from Deadwood Casinos: Commercial casinos in Deadwood maintain individual self-exclusion programs. Unfortunately, South Dakota Does not offer a singular self-exclusion program covering all casinos.
• Excluding from Tribal Casinos: For casinos located on tribal lands outside of Deadwood, individuals must contact the specific Tribal Gaming Commission for that reservation to request an exclusion.
• Financial Self-Exclusion: The Self Transaction Exclusion Program (STeP) allows users to block their own debit/credit cards and checking accounts from being used for cash advances or ATM withdrawals at South Dakota casinos.
• Excluding from Online Betting in SD: Residents may self-exclude from daily fantasy sports apps and unregulated online gambling platforms in South Dakota individually or by leveraging third-party software solutions like Gamban and BetBlocker.

South Dakota Sports Betting FAQ