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Online gambling in South Dakota: what is legal

South Dakota permits casino gaming and sports betting only in person, in Deadwood and at tribal casinos, for players aged 21 and over. Online casino games, online poker and mobile sports betting are not legal; a 2026 proposal to let voters decide on mobile betting was rejected by a House committee in March. The state lottery does not sell tickets online. Sweepstakes casinos are neither banned nor licensed.

Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.

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Regulator and help

Who regulates gambling in South Dakota

South Dakota Commission on GamingSouth Dakota Lottery

Free, confidential help

1-888-781-4357South Dakota Council on Problem Gambling helpline

National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).

Limits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-check

South Dakota: quick answers

Is online casino legal in South Dakota?

No. Online casino is not legal in South Dakota. No state licensing for online casino games; Deadwood and tribal casinos only.

Is online sports betting legal in South Dakota?

No. Online sports betting is not legal in South Dakota. Retail sportsbooks in Deadwood and tribal casinos only; online betting is not legal.

Is online poker legal in South Dakota?

No. Online poker is not legal in South Dakota. No law authorises real-money online poker.

Is buying lottery tickets online legal in South Dakota?

No. Buying lottery tickets online is not legal in South Dakota. Lottery tickets cannot be bought online.

Is a sweepstakes casino legal in South Dakota?

A sweepstakes casino is not banned in South Dakota, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No state ban or licensing for sweepstakes casinos.