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By the People, for the People
South Dakota Voters to Decide on Mobile Sports Betting
State Senate Approves Bill to Amend Constitution, Allowing Mobile Betting if Passed by House and Voters
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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South Dakota lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow mobile sports betting in the state, but it still requires approval from the state House and a vote by residents in the November general election. The bill, if passed, would amend the state constitution to permit mobile sports wagering through platforms offered by licensed Deadwood casinos, with 90% of tax revenue dedicated to property tax relief.
Why it matters
Currently, sports betting in South Dakota is limited to in-person wagering at retail sportsbooks located inside Deadwood casinos. Allowing mobile betting could generate additional tax revenue for the state and provide more convenient access to legal sports wagering for residents, who currently must travel to Deadwood or cross state lines to neighboring states that offer mobile betting.
The details
Senate Joint Resolution 504 proposes amending the South Dakota Constitution to allow sports wagering via mobile or electronic platforms, as long as the platforms are offered by or in partnership with licensed Deadwood casinos and have their servers located within the city limits. The bill has passed the state Senate and now requires approval from the House before being put to a public vote in November.
- On February 12, the first House reading of SJR 504 took place.
- The Senate has voted 23-10 in favor of the bill.
The players
Senate Joint Resolution 504
A bill that proposes amending the South Dakota Constitution to allow mobile sports betting.
Deadwood casinos
Casinos located in Deadwood, South Dakota that are currently the only places where in-person sports betting is legal in the state.
What’s next
If SJR 504 passes the state House, it will be put to a public vote in the November 2026 general election. If approved by voters, the state gaming commission would then be tasked with crafting the regulations for mobile sports betting, including permitted sports and the number of mobile betting platforms.
The takeaway
South Dakota's potential move to allow mobile sports betting could help the state capture tax revenue that is currently leaving to neighboring states with more accessible sports betting options. However, the proposal still faces several hurdles, including approval from the state House and a public vote, before mobile betting could become a reality.
