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South Dakota Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 22-25-1 et seq.; 42-7-47 et seq. |
| Gambling | Wagering anything of value upon the outcome of game of chance; maintaining gambling place or equipment. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed horse racing legal. Off-track pari-mutuel wagering authorized at satellite locations more than fifty miles away from any licensed horse track. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed dog racing. Off-track pari-mutuel wagering authorized at satellite locations more than fifty miles away from any licensed dog track. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Limited card games and slot machines authorized within city of Deadwood. Casinos allowed on Indian reservations. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Travel for sole purpose of gambling; persuading others to visit gambling places; and bookmaking are illegal. Ownership of antique slot machines and bingo sponsored by charitable organizations with no prize in excess of $2000 are legal. Internet gambling prohibited. |
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