Sd Gaming Commission

Posted : admin On 3/28/2022

South Dakota Commission on Gaming held four quarterly meetings and three special meetings. The quarterly meetings were held on Sept. 20, 2014, March 18, 2015, and June 15, 2015. The first three meetings were held in Deadwood. The June 15 meeting was held by confer-ence call. A special meeting was held in. SOUTH DAKOTA COMMISSION ON GAMING 87 Sherman Street. Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 578-3074. dor.sd.gov/gaming NOTICE OF HEARING S.D.C.G. Support Lie.# 5611-03-SP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held before the South Dakota Commission on Gaming on. South Dakota Commission on Gaming 87 Sherman St, Deadwood, SD 57732 Phone: (605) 578-3074. South Dakota Lottery 711 E. Wells Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-5770 Fax: (605) 773-5786 Email: lottery@state.sd.us. Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Mailing Address: P.O. Box 23470, Nashville, TN 37202. South Dakota Commission on Gaming. Address 445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, South Dakota United States. Main Phone: (605) 773-6050. Fax: (605) 773-6053.

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  • Number of Casinos 32

  • Economic Impact $457.3 Million

  • Jobs Supported 4,238

  • Tax Impact & Tribal Revenue Share $77.8 Million

  • Gross Gaming Revenue $253.3 Million

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  • Number of Casinos 22

  • Economic Impact $166.2 Million

  • Jobs Supported 1,175

  • Tax Impact $43.2 Million

  • Gross Gaming Revenue $105.3 Million (2020)

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  • Number of Casinos 13

  • Economic Impact $291.1 Million

  • Jobs Supported 3,063

  • Tax Impact & Tribal Revenue Share $34.6 Million

  • Gross Gaming Revenue $148.0 Million (2016)

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The South Dakota Commission on Gaming

87 Sherman Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
605-578-3074
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The South Dakota Commission on Gaming was established under Chapter 42-07B of the South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) to regulate the limited slot machines and card games allowed by the state within the city of Deadwood. The licensing and regulation of the casinos which offer these games falls to the commission.

AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
Casino Operator License
Retail Operator License
Slot Machine Manufacturer/Distributor License
Slot Route Operator License

Nine tribes in South Dakota operate Class III gaming in the state pursuant to tribal-state gaming compacts.

Under the compacts, tribes must appoint a tribal gaming commission to supervise gaming activities, issue licenses, inspect premises where gaming is conducted and otherwise be responsible for enforcing compact provisions.

The state also serves a part in overseeing tribal gaming operations in the state, with soome of the state’s primary responsibilities being aiding in the licensing process and inspecting gaming machines.

In general, most tribes in South Dakota and authorized to operate between 250 and 500 gaming machines. However, through the extension of some compacts, some tribes may operate more gaming machines.

Tribal gaming compacts are up for review for every few years, with some earlier compacts being reviewed every two years, and the state’s most recent compact being reviewed every 10 years.

AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
The tribes must investigate and license employees at gaming establishments in the state.

GAMING TAX RATE
9 percent effective rate.

TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
Free play value provided by an operator may not be included in the gross proceeds. Cash prizes deducted must be adjusted to not include an amount equal to 90 percent of the free play value provided by the operator.

WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
None

TAX ALLOCATION
The gaming tax is distributed by allocating 40 percent to the Tourism Promotion Fund, 10 percent to Lawrence County and the remaining 50 percent in the following manner:
The first $100,000 to the State Historical Preservation Grant and Loan Fund and up to $30,000 can be distributed to the Department of Social Services for Gambling Addiction Treatment and Counseling Program grants.
The next $6.8 million is to go to City of Deadwood.
If any remaining funds, to be disbursed as follows:
  • 70% to the state general fund;
  • 10% municipalities in Lawrence County (except Deadwood);
  • 10% school districts in Lawrence County; and
  • 10% to Deadwood for deposit in historic restoration and preservation fund.
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REVENUE SHARE
A majority of the tribes do not share any revenue with the state. However, in September 2016, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe signed a new compact which will allow the tribe to offer more slot machines at their casino in exchange for payments to the state.

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TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
No

WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
A percentage of gaming winnings are not withheld for state tax purposes. However, federal law may require tribal casinos to issue a W-2G form to persons and may withhold winnings if certain conditions are met. For more information click here.

STATE USE OF REVENUE
Not available

TRIBAL USE OF REVENUE
As per the tribal-state compacts, some tribes, in their discretion, may contribute money to be used to provide public services to counties/cities near their gaming operations.

STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
Not to exceed $30,000 from the Gaming Commission fund to the Department of Social Services

SELF-EXCLUSION
None

COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Yes

ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
None

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ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
Yes

AGE RESTRICTIONS
21+ years of age to gamble

STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
None

SELF-EXCLUSION
None

COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Some casinos in the state are dry. Other casinos allow players to use rewards points to receive free and reduced alcoholic beverages.

ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
None

ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
None

AGE RESTRICTIONS
A person must be 21 years of old to participate in Class III gaming.

OPERATION ON HOLIDAYS
Yes

TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Commission on Gaming must approve all slot machines distributed in the state.

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance requirements.

SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Must obtain written authorization from the executive director of the SDCG.

RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
None

CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
None

TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Gaming devices must be tested and approved by a gaming test laboratory.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.

SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Federal shipping requirements under the Johnson Act apply.

RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Yes

CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
No

LEGAL SINGLE GAME SPORTS BETTING
A ballot initiative to permit sports betting in the historic casino town of Deadwood and at tribal casinos was approved by voters during the November 2020 elections. Implementing legislation is required and expected to be enacted in 2021.