Welcome to Deadwood!
The Deadwood Gaming Association (DGA) is the only non-profit association representing the interests of South Dakota’s commercial casino industry. Founded in 1990, the association represents the gaming industry before the legislature, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, and the Deadwood City Commission. Together, these businesses in Deadwood are the entertainment of choice for over 1.5 million people annually, generating enormous economic impact throughout South Dakota from out-of-state visitors to Deadwood and the Black Hills. Our casinos are also good corporate citizens, contributing numerous resources to the local and state economies. Last year, Deadwood casinos contributed over $18 million in gaming tax revenue for historic preservation, tourism promotion, Lawrence County and its municipalities and schools, the State of South Dakota’s general fund and other governmental entities.
To learn more about gaming in Deadwood, click the navigation links to the left (desktop) or below (mobile).
Sports Wagering
Sports wagering is now available in Deadwood. Click here for more information.
CLICK HERE for Deadwood’s Sports Wagering Catalog.
Deadwood Proclaims September Responsible Gaming Education Month
The City of Deadwood’s Mayor David Ruth proclaimed the month of September, 2024 as Responsible Gaming Education Month in the City of Deadwood at the city’s regular commission meeting on August 19th.
Responsible Gaming Education Month, observed each September, brings together the gaming industry, advocacy groups, regulators and other key stakeholders to promote transparency and gaming literacy. The Deadwood Gaming Association works in unison with the American Gaming Association to promote the resources available for responsible gaming.
“September provides a focused opportunity for the gaming industry and City of Deadwood to come together to highlight and advance our efforts of responsible gaming,” said George Milos, Executive Director of the Deadwood Gaming Association. “We appreciate the City of Deadwood highlighting this month with a proclamation that demonstrates working together as a community to promote fun, recreational, responsible gaming.
The Deadwood Gaming Association (DGA) is a non-profit association representing the interests of South Dakota’s commercial casino industry. Founded in 1990, the association represents the gaming industry before the legislature, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, and the Deadwood City Commission.
Together, these businesses in Deadwood are the entertainment of choice for millions of visitors annually, generating enormous economic impact throughout South Dakota from out-of-state visitors to Deadwood and the Black Hills.
