Is sports betting legal in South Dakota?
Legal in person only
Partly. Sports betting is legal in South Dakota only in person, at licensed locations. Online and mobile betting is not available statewide.
| Status | Legal in person only |
|---|---|
| First legal bet | September 9, 2021 |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Regulator | South Dakota Commission on Gaming |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Sports wagering is limited to in-person betting at licensed Deadwood casinos and at tribal casinos, which offer the same games as Deadwood. It went live at three Deadwood casinos on September 9, 2021; there is no statewide online betting.
Betting with offshore, unlicensed sites is not legal sports betting in South Dakota: they are not regulated in the US,
and your deposits and winnings have no protection. We never list them.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in South Dakota?
Partly. Sports betting is legal in South Dakota only in person, at licensed locations. Online and mobile betting is not available statewide.
What is the legal betting age in South Dakota?
21. You must be at least 21 to place a sports bet in South Dakota.
Who regulates sports betting in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming.
Sources
- SD Department of Revenue – Commission on Gaming
- SD Commission on Gaming – FY2022 Annual Report
- SD Commission on Gaming – FY2025 Annual Report
Other states with the same status: Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Washington, Wisconsin. All states.
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