Jun 16, 2020 Find information about the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, laws, regulations and the seven types of gaming licenses issued to the general public. South Dakota Commission on Gaming. Address 445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, South Dakota United States. Main Phone: (605) 773-6050. Fax: (605) 773-6053. The Commission’s primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring.
➝ Research- The South Dakota Lottery is a division of the South Dakota Department of Revenue. You must be 18 years or older to play Scratch and Lotto games. You must be 21 years or older to play Video Lottery. Please play responsibily. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the winning numbers and prize layouts.
- The Commission on Gaming also regulates pari-mutuel wagering in South Dakota. Pari-mutuel horse racing is limited to live horse racing conducted at the Stanley County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierre, South Dakota on two weekends and at the Brown County Fairgrounds, Aberdeen, South Dakota on two weekends for a total of eight possible days of live racing.
State of Play
Explore the national and state-by-state impact of the casino gaming industry, as well as key regulatory and statutory requirements in each state.
Number of Casinos 32
Economic Impact $457.3 Million
Jobs Supported 4,238
Tax Impact & Tribal Revenue Share $77.8 Million
Gross Gaming Revenue $253.3 Million
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All location data is as of Dec. 31, 2019.
Number of Casinos 22
Economic Impact $166.2 Million
Jobs Supported 1,175
Tax Impact $43.2 Million
Gross Gaming Revenue $105.3 Million (2020)
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All location data is as of Dec. 31, 2019.
Number of Casinos 13
Economic Impact $291.1 Million
Jobs Supported 3,063
Tax Impact & Tribal Revenue Share $34.6 Million
Gross Gaming Revenue $148.0 Million (2016)
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All location data is as of Dec. 31, 2019.
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming
87 Sherman Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
605-578-3074
Website
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming was established under Chapter 42-07B of the South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) to regulate the limited slot machines and card games allowed by the state within the city of Deadwood. The licensing and regulation of the casinos which offer these games falls to the commission.
AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
Casino Operator License
Retail Operator License
Slot Machine Manufacturer/Distributor License
Slot Route Operator License
Nine tribes in South Dakota operate Class III gaming in the state pursuant to tribal-state gaming compacts.
Under the compacts, tribes must appoint a tribal gaming commission to supervise gaming activities, issue licenses, inspect premises where gaming is conducted and otherwise be responsible for enforcing compact provisions.
The state also serves a part in overseeing tribal gaming operations in the state, with soome of the state’s primary responsibilities being aiding in the licensing process and inspecting gaming machines.
In general, most tribes in South Dakota and authorized to operate between 250 and 500 gaming machines. However, through the extension of some compacts, some tribes may operate more gaming machines.
Tribal gaming compacts are up for review for every few years, with some earlier compacts being reviewed every two years, and the state’s most recent compact being reviewed every 10 years.
AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
The tribes must investigate and license employees at gaming establishments in the state.
GAMING TAX RATE
9 percent effective rate.
TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
Free play value provided by an operator may not be included in the gross proceeds. Cash prizes deducted must be adjusted to not include an amount equal to 90 percent of the free play value provided by the operator.
WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
None
| TAX ALLOCATION |
| The gaming tax is distributed by allocating 40 percent to the Tourism Promotion Fund, 10 percent to Lawrence County and the remaining 50 percent in the following manner: |
| The first $100,000 to the State Historical Preservation Grant and Loan Fund and up to $30,000 can be distributed to the Department of Social Services for Gambling Addiction Treatment and Counseling Program grants. |
| The next $6.8 million is to go to City of Deadwood. |
| If any remaining funds, to be disbursed as follows: |
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REVENUE SHARE
A majority of the tribes do not share any revenue with the state. However, in September 2016, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe signed a new compact which will allow the tribe to offer more slot machines at their casino in exchange for payments to the state.
TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
No
WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
A percentage of gaming winnings are not withheld for state tax purposes. However, federal law may require tribal casinos to issue a W-2G form to persons and may withhold winnings if certain conditions are met. For more information click here.
STATE USE OF REVENUE
Not available
TRIBAL USE OF REVENUE
As per the tribal-state compacts, some tribes, in their discretion, may contribute money to be used to provide public services to counties/cities near their gaming operations.
STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
Not to exceed $30,000 from the Gaming Commission fund to the Department of Social Services
SELF-EXCLUSION
None
COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Yes
ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
None
ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
Yes
AGE RESTRICTIONS
21+ years of age to gamble
STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
None
SELF-EXCLUSION
None
COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Some casinos in the state are dry. Other casinos allow players to use rewards points to receive free and reduced alcoholic beverages.
ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
None
ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
None
AGE RESTRICTIONS
A person must be 21 years of old to participate in Class III gaming.
OPERATION ON HOLIDAYS
Yes
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Commission on Gaming must approve all slot machines distributed in the state.
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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance requirements.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Must obtain written authorization from the executive director of the SDCG.
RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
None
CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
None
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Gaming devices must be tested and approved by a gaming test laboratory.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Federal shipping requirements under the Johnson Act apply.
RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Yes
CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
No
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LEGAL SINGLE GAME SPORTS BETTING
A ballot initiative to permit sports betting in the historic casino town of Deadwood and at tribal casinos was approved by voters during the November 2020 elections. Implementing legislation is required and expected to be enacted in 2021.