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Sports Betting Laws in South Dakota (2026 Guide)

Is sports betting legal in South Dakota? Learn where you can bet, what the law says, mobile betting status, and what's changing in 2025–2026.

By Steven Cooper · Founder & Editor
Verified June 7, 202610 statute sources
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Quick Answer: Is Sports Betting Legal in South Dakota?

Yes, but with geographic restrictions. Retail sports betting is legal only within Deadwood city limits. You must visit a licensed Deadwood casino sportsbook to place a legal bet. Mobile betting, online betting, and any statewide expansion are not legal.

Here is the current status:

QuestionStatus
Sports betting legal?Yes, Deadwood only
Mobile/online betting?No
Statewide retail?No
Tribal casino sports betting?No (see Tribal section below)
Minimum age21
RegulatorSouth Dakota Commission on Gaming

How It Got Here

South Dakota voters approved Amendment B in November 2020, authorizing wagering on sporting events within Deadwood city limits. The legislature placed Amendment B on the ballot via SJR 501 (2020). The South Dakota Constitution requires voter approval to authorize new forms of gambling, making the amendment a necessary first step.

Sources & Verification (10)
  • proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.
  • Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.
  • authorize sports wagering in certain licensed alcoholic beverage retailer establishments.
  • Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.
  • Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.
  • authorize sports wagering within a licensed affiliate business.
  • authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.
  • authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events within the city limits of Deadwood and provide a penalty for a violation thereof.
  • authorize, regulate, and tax wagering on sporting events.
  • Proposing and submitting to the voters an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events and to revise provisions regarding certain municipal proceeds of gaming revenues.

Last verified: June 7, 2026

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