Sports Betting in Deadwood

Legalized sports gambling adds a whole dimension of fun to the Deadwood experience

Written by: TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer

Sports betting was made legal in Historic Deadwood in 2021. Here's how you can add an extra level of excitement to your favorite sporting events.

Where can you bet on sports in Deadwood?

As long as the business has a retail betting license, they can take sports bets. Currently, businesses that handle sports betting are:

Please note this list will be updated as more businesses gain the option for sports betting.

How do I place a bet?

Once inside an approved location, you can bet at a sports-betting window or kiosk, but some places offer an option to use a mobile sports-betting app that only works inside the facility.

What can I bet on?

Bets can be placed for every major league sport, including NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA games. Options are also available for boxing, MMA, UFC, PGA & LPGA, hockey, Olympic games, NASCAR, rodeo, rugby, soccer and tennis. Click here for complete details.

What can't I bet on?

South Dakota law specifically prohibits betting on:

  • A high school sporting event
  • A minor league sporting event
  • The performance (or nonperformance) of any individual athlete in a single collegiate game or match
  • Any individual collegiate game in which any team or athlete from a South Dakota university or college is competing

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About the Author
TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer. This article was authored by Travel South Dakota's team of writers and editors. We’re passionate about sharing the best of South Dakota, whether it's exploring national and state parks, road-tripping, diving into local culture or uncovering hidden gems. Some of us grew up here, others got here as fast as we could — but we’re all on the lookout for the best spots to eat, stay and experience in the land of Great Faces, Great Places.