Find Your Favourite South Dakota Casino Resorts 2026

South Dakota allows two forms of casino gambling in state. The first is historic casinos in Deadwood, the other is tribal casinos.

There are around 33 South Dakota casinos in total, with 22 in Deadwood alone.  The Deadwood casinos must match the city’s authentic 1880’s architecture, either by using a historic structure already in place or by building sympathetically in that style.

There are limitations to how many slots each Deadwood casino can have and maximum table bet limits are $1000. Let’s take a look at the casino scene in South Dakota.

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South Dakota Land-Based Casino Operators

The majority of the casinos in South Dakota are small independent operators in Deadwood or Indian tribes, however there are one or two familiar names.

Although Deadwood casino licenses only allow up to 30 slot games, some operators join together to combine licenses so to the gambler it just looks like one casino, however it is several licenses operating under a single name. 

• Hard Rock International – The renowned hotel and casino resort company operates Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood.
• Strategic Gaming Management – Working in partnership with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Strategic Gaming Management operate two Deadwood casinos - Silverado Franklin Hotel & Gaming and Deadwood Mountain Grand
• Liv Hospitality – Operate Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort and Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
• Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe – Operate tribal resort Royal River Casino & Hotel 
• Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation – Operate East Winds Casino and Prairie Wind Casino and Hotel

South Dakota Casino Resorts 

Although some of the tribal casino resorts offer more games, you just can’t beat the look and feel of the Deadwood casinos. Here’s a summary of some top South Dakota casinos. 

• Old Style Saloon #10 – If you want some good old nostalgia with your casino play then you simply can’t beat this one. Old Style Saloon #10 is where the legend Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead while playing poker. The walls and ceilings are adorned with artifacts, antiques and old photographs, including Wild Bill’s chair and there’s even daily historical reenactments through the summer too. The casino is exceptionally small but it still offers slots, video poker and table games. There’s also a bar with South Dakota’s largest whiskey selection,  live music nightly, and an Italian Steakhouse. 
• Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort – One of the biggest casino resorts in South Dakota, Cadillac Jacks has three on site hotels – DoubleTree by Hilton, Tru by Hilton and Springhill Suites by Marriott. The resort has five restaurants and hosts regular events. The casino has 240 slots, 22 live table games, a poker room and a BetMGM Sportsbook.
• Deadwood Mountain Grand – Featuring a luxury 100 room hill top hotel, Deadwood Mountain Grand is built on the site of the old Homestake Slime Plant. The resort has a restaurant, a sports bar and a 2500 seat event center hosting live concerts. The casino has 150 slots, 10 live table games and a sportsbook.

More Than Gambling

From natural wonders to historic towns, South Dakota is full of charm and interesting things to see and do. Why not try some of these?

• Mount Rushmore – The iconic mountain sculpture featuring the 60 foot tall carved heads of former US presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. There is a lighting ceremony at night and also a museum on site too. 
• Natural Wonders – You can spot herds of bison, elk and mountain goats at Custer State Park or marvel at the surreal rock formations, canyons and prairies at Badlands National Park. If you like scenic drives then the Badlands Loop Road is fantastic or drive the Needles Highway or Iron Mountain Road. 
• Deadwood – So we’ve kind of already covered this with the casinos above, but if you’re in South Dakota, Deadwood is a must visit. The history just jumps off every building, sign and shop in this Wild West town. And if you really want to follow up the Bill Hickok story you can visit Mount Moriah Cemetery to visit his and Calamity Jane’s graves
• Fun Days Out – There is a lot to see and do in South Dakota, its ideal for day trips and family fun. Bear Country USA is a drive-through wildlife park, or you can get up close and personal with gators, snakes, and other critters at Reptile Gardens. If you’re into watersports or fishing then there’s plenty of lakes to visit such as  Lake Oahe or Lake Sharpe, or take the 1880 Train a vintage steam train ride through the Black Hills.

Important Considerations

The legal age for gambling in South Dakota casinos is 21 years and over. It is always advisable to bring along photographic ID to gain entry.