Deadwood Gaming Supports Government Entities Throughout South Dakota
The casino gaming industry provides over 1,755 direct jobs to South Dakota citizens with a payroll of over $76 million per year, and employment surveys continue to reflect that the casino industry consistently pays higher wages than similar jobs in other areas. In addition to above-average wages, Deadwood gaming industry employees receive competitive fringe benefits in the areas of meals, retirement and pension plans, health and life insurance, and exceptional promotional opportunities.
In the last fiscal year, the total adjusted gross gaming revenue was over $146 million, record year for revenues.
Deadwood Gaming Impact
Through the Years
November 1, 1989 to June 30, 2022
South Dakota Tourism – Over $69.9 million
South Dakota General Fund – Over $53.2 million
South Dakota Commission on Gaming – Over $37.3 million
South Dakota Historical Preservation – Over $2.7 million
Department of Human Services – Over $337,000
Lawrence County – Over $18.7 million
Lawrence County School Districts – Over $5.1 million
Lawrence County Municipalities – Over $5.1 million
Every year, casinos make significant contributions to charities and civic projects across the state. In addition, DGA actively promotes responsible gaming with our involvement in the South Dakota Council on Responsible Gaming, which provides the statewide, toll-free gaming helpline 1-888-781-4357, a 24-hour helpline service where problem gamers and their loved ones can get treatment referrals.
Deadwood Gaming continues to make a difference in the lives of South Dakotans through our continued commitment to play a positive role in the state’s economy.
Staying at the forefront of the gaming industry’s trends is vital so that Deadwood and the state of South Dakota can continue to rely on this important economic engine. Deadwood protects the past by keeping an eye on the future.
The Facts about Sports Wagering
- Until May of 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal sports betting ban, Nevada was the only state that offered legal, regulated single-game betting on both college and professional sports. Now, each state and sovereign tribal nation has the opportunity to set their own policy and legalize and regulate sports betting.
- Studies show South Dakotans prefer to place their sports wagers in a safe, regulated, legal environment, when allowed to do so.
- Deadwood needs to continue to be a competitive gaming destination, providing the same gaming offerings as surrounding gaming jurisdictions.
- Iowa began sports wagering in August of 2019, Montana began in March of 2020 and Colorado began in May of 2020.
- According to the American Gaming Association, as of May 2022 sports wagering is legal and live in 30 states and the District of Columbia, and legal but not yet live in 5 additional states.
Additional Information about Sports Wagering
CLICK HERE for Deadwood’s Sports Wagering Catalog.
