South Dakota has the highest number of gaming machines per capita, tied with Nevada, Oklahoma and Montana, according to a ...

The Deadwood Gaming Association is one of its kind as it is the only non-profit association representing South Dakota’s commercial casino industry. Milos says the association has made an ...

South Dakota’s journey into the world of commercial casinos began in 1989 with the legalization of limited stakes gaming in the historic town of Deadwood. This move was aimed at boosting the ...

DEADWOOD, S.D. (KOTA) - According to the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood’s gaming numbers continue to rise yearly. In 2024, nearly $1.6 billion was spent on gambling in Deadwood.

While year to date numbers are still down in Deadwood, March’s gaming handle was up compared to 2024, thanks in part to March ...