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Best Sports Betting Bonuses and Promos in South Dakota

South Dakota sports betting is extremely limited and offers virtually no welcome bonuses. The Mount Rushmore State restricts all legal sports betting to retail-only locations in Deadwood (a small historic mining town) and tribal casinos. There is no statewide mobile betting, you must physically be present inside a Deadwood casino or tribal property to place any wager. At Shurzy, we keep it real: South Dakota sports betting is barely functional.

Best Sports Betting Bonuses and Promos in South Dakota

Is Sports Betting Legal in South Dakota?

Yes, but only at retail locations. South Dakota voters approved Constitutional Amendment B in November 2020 (58% to 42%), and retail sports betting launched on September 9, 2021. You can only bet at Deadwood casinos (6 retail sportsbooks in historic Deadwood) and tribal casinos (9 tribal locations across the state).

No online/mobile betting exists anywhere in South Dakota. Some Deadwood casinos technically offer mobile apps (like BetMGM), but you must be physically on casino property to use them, not statewide access.

Here's what you need to know:

Must be 21+
Can only bet at retail locations in Deadwood or tribal casinos
Cannot bet on South Dakota State Jackrabbits (SDSU), South Dakota Coyotes (USD), or any South Dakota college teams (even when playing outside SD)
Cannot bet on any games played in South Dakota involving external schools
Cannot bet on college player props anywhere
State taxes sports betting at 9% of gross revenue, with all proceeds going to Deadwood Historic Preservation Fund

These restrictions are among the strictest in America for in-state college betting.

Deadwood Retail Sportsbook Locations (No Bonuses)

South Dakota has 6 retail sportsbooks in Deadwood. None offer meaningful welcome bonuses:

BetMGM Sportsbook at Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort
BetMGM Sportsbook at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
Mustang Sally's Sportsbook
Gold Dust Casino Sportsbook
Dale's Sportsbook at Deadwood Mountain Grand
BetLodge Sportsbook at The Lodge at Deadwood

Typical "bonuses": Occasional free $10-$25 bet vouchers during major events (Super Bowl, March Madness), but these are rare, unpublicized, and not guaranteed.

No competition (Deadwood sportsbooks don't compete with national operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, or Caesars), captive market (Deadwood is a tiny tourist town), retail-only model (no mobile betting means no need to attract remote customers), and limited market size (South Dakota has only 900,000 residents, and betting is restricted to Deadwood with a population of 1,200).

Shurzy tip: There are no bonuses in South Dakota. Zero. You're getting maybe a $10 voucher during the Super Bowl if you're lucky, and that's it. This is the worst sports betting market in America.

Senate Resolution 507: Proposed Online Expansion

In February 2025, Senator Steve Kolbeck introduced SR 507, a bipartisan resolution to legalize statewide online sports betting if voters approve it in November 2026.

Key provisions: Deadwood casinos would hold licenses and partner with online operators, servers must be physically located in Deadwood, 90% of tax revenue allocated to property tax relief, 10% to Deadwood Historic Preservation.

Status as of November 2025: SR 507 is working through the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee. If passed, it would go on the November 2026 ballot. Previous attempts (2022's SJR 502) failed—one House lawmaker compared gambling expansion to "murder and theft."

Likelihood: Uncertain. Deadwood casino owners are divided, some fear online betting would hurt their retail revenue.

Shurzy tip: Even if SR 507 passes in 2026, you're still at least two years away from statewide mobile betting. Don't hold your breath.

How to Bet in South Dakota

If you want to bet legally in South Dakota, here's what you're dealing with:

Travel to Deadwood (western South Dakota, near Wyoming border) or a tribal casino
Present ID (21+)
Approach retail betting window or kiosk
Deposit cash
Place wager (cannot bet on SD colleges)
Receive printed ticket
Return to window to collect winnings

Deadwood is 6+ hours from Sioux Falls (largest city in eastern SD), making legal sports betting inaccessible for most South Dakota residents.

Shurzy tip: If you live in Sioux Falls and want to bet legally, you're driving 6+ hours to Deadwood. That's a 12-hour round trip just to place a bet. This is absurd.

Legal Alternatives for South Dakota Bettors

Daily Fantasy Sports (Legal Gray Area): DraftKings and FanDuel DFS operate in South Dakota. In December 2016, Attorney General Marty Jackley stated there's an "ongoing debate" about whether DFS is skill or chance. Both platforms offer full services. PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, and other pick'em sites also operate freely.

Do not use offshore sportsbooks or illegal gambling websites. While many South Dakota residents turn to offshore platforms like Bovada, BetOnline, and MyBookie for statewide mobile access and competitive bonuses, these sites are not regulated by South Dakota and operate illegally with no consumer protections.

Responsible Betting in South Dakota

If you need help, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700, available 24/7.

South Dakota sports betting offers zero welcome bonuses and is restricted to retail-only locations in Deadwood and tribal casinos. No statewide mobile betting exists. You must travel to Deadwood (population 1,200) or tribal casinos to place any legal wager.

Senate Resolution 507 could legalize statewide online betting if voters approve it in November 2026, but passage is uncertain. Until then, South Dakota has the most restrictive legal sports betting market in America.

Shurzy tip: South Dakota sports betting is the worst in America. No bonuses, no mobile betting, and you have to drive to a tiny tourist town just to place a bet. If you're serious about sports betting and live in South Dakota, DFS platforms are your best legal option.

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