Deadwood Casino Revenue Rises 4.3% in January

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Deadwood casinos in South Dakota generated $11.1 million in revenue in January 2026, a 4.3% increase compared to the same month the previous year. Table games revenue rose 4.6% to $1.3 million, while slot machine revenue increased 5% to $9.8 million. However, sports betting revenue declined 66.2% to $36,853.

Why it matters

Deadwood's casino industry is a major economic driver for the small historic town, providing jobs and tax revenue. The year-over-year increase in overall gambling revenue, despite a decline in sports betting, suggests the market remains resilient and consumer demand for traditional casino games continues to be strong.

The details

Blackjack was the highest revenue generator for table games in January, with revenue rising 23.5% to $615,406. Player-banked poker also saw a significant increase, up 47.2% to $101,807. However, other table games like roulette, craps, and house-banked poker reported declines. On the slot side, 1-cent slots generated the most revenue at $8.4 million, up 8.4%. Five-cent slots saw the largest percentage increase, rising 130.6% to $51,096.

• The revenue data is for January 2026.