South Dakota: online casino, sweepstakes and sports betting law
Deadwood is where legal gambling happens in South Dakota. Apart from gaming in its licensed establishments and the state lottery, SDCL 22-25-1 treats gambling as a Class 2 misdemeanor, and sports bets can be placed only on site in Deadwood. The South Dakota Lottery runs under chapter 42-7A. We found no law that allows online casino games, and none that bans sweepstakes casinos.
SDยทPage updated 19 Oct 2026
Real-money online casino
Not legal
Not legal. Under SDCL 22-25-1, gambling in any form is a Class 2 misdemeanor, with an exception for gaming in Deadwood's licensed establishments, which chapter 42-7B governs. Chapter 42-7A sets up the South Dakota Lottery. We found no law that allows online casino games.
- SDCL 22-25-1: Gambling defined, misdemeanor (sdlegislature.gov, primary source)
- SDCL 42-7B-7: Deadwood gaming commission rules (sdlegislature.gov, primary source)
- SDCL 42-7A-1: South Dakota Lottery definitions (sdlegislature.gov, primary source)
Last checked 19 Oct 2026
Sweepstakes casinos
No ban found
As of 19 Oct 2026, SDCL chapter 22-25, Gambling, contains no ban on online sweepstakes casinos that we could find. Section 22-25-1 reaches sports bets and any gambling with cards, dice or any other device where something of value rides on the result.
- SDCL 22-25-1: Gambling defined, misdemeanor (sdlegislature.gov, primary source)
Last checked 19 Oct 2026
Online sports betting
Restricted
Sports betting is legal only at licensed gaming establishments in Deadwood, on their premises (SDCL 42-7B). Even account-based bets must be placed on site, so there is no online sportsbook.
- SDCL 42-7B-4: definitions incl. advance deposit sports wagering (sdlegislature.gov, primary source)
Last checked 18 Oct 2026
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the sources and the state regulator before you play. You must be 21 or over to play real-money casino games. See our responsible gambling page.
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