South Dakota Sports Betting
Retail
State Market Snapshot
Authorized Operators
BetMGM Caesars Sportsbook Dakota Sports IGT Sports Mustang Sally’s Sportsbook
Market Notes
- Handle and growth: South Dakota remains one of the smallest legal sports betting markets in the U.S. Full-year 2025 handle totaled approximately $10.8 million (down significantly from 2024). Early 2026 volumes have been very low (e.g., January ~$1.08M, February ~$753K, March ~$1.63M), with heavy seasonal dependence on NFL and college football.
- Market split: 100% retail-only at ~18 sportsbooks across Deadwood casinos and nine tribal venues. No mobile or statewide online betting is available.
- Hold and tax: Statewide hold shows high variance due to low volume (often 8–12%). South Dakota levies an 8.5% tax on adjusted gross revenue, generating roughly $900K–$1.1 million in total tax revenue for 2025. Funds support the general fund and local tourism programs.
- Regulatory note: Sports betting remains strictly retail and confined to Deadwood casinos and tribal properties. Efforts to legalize mobile/online betting (SJR 504) advanced in the Senate but failed in the House in early 2026 and will not appear on the November ballot. Enforcement against offshore operators continues. Residents frequently cross to neighboring states for mobile options.