Gambling Self-Exclusion in South Dakota
South Dakota has commercial casinos and retail sports betting in Deadwood, tribal casinos, video lottery terminals in bars, and a state lottery.
Checked against South Dakota Commission on Gaming (Department of Revenue)'s official program page on · compiled by Cashout
Guide updated . Source dates above are separate from editorial changes. Confirm coverage, enrollment and removal eligibility with the program; submitting a form is not confirmation of acceptance.
The short answer
South Dakota residents can self-exclude from gambling through South Dakota Self-Exclusion Program (Deadwood Gaming), run by South Dakota Commission on Gaming (Department of Revenue). Exclusion periods: 1 year, 5 years or lifetime. Excludes you from all licensed gaming establishments in Deadwood, including their casino gambling and sports wagering operations, via a single centralized form.
How does South Dakota's self-exclusion program work?
South Dakota Self-Exclusion Program (Deadwood Gaming) is run by South Dakota Commission on Gaming (Department of Revenue). You enroll once and every operator it covers must refuse you for the term you chose.
- Run by
- South Dakota Commission on Gaming (Department of Revenue)
- What it covers
- Excludes you from all licensed gaming establishments in Deadwood, including their casino gambling and sports wagering operations, via a single centralized form.
- Durations
- 1 year · 5 years · lifetime
- Help line
- 1-888-781-4357
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in South Dakota?
South Dakota's self-exclusion form is on the official South Dakota Commission on Gaming (Department of Revenue) page linked below — there is no fee and no third party needs to be involved.
- 1 Submit the online Self Exclusion Request Form at https://sddor.seamlessdocs.com/f/4014 (linked from the Department of Revenue gaming page)
- 2 Complete a paper self-exclusion form at any licensed Deadwood casino, which forwards it to the Commission on Gaming
- 3 Contact the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, 120 Industrial Dr. Suite 1, Spearfish, SD 57783, (605) 578-3074
Official page: dor.sd.gov/individuals/gaming — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.
What should I watch out for with South Dakota self-exclusion?
The Commission centralized the formerly casino-by-casino program in 2022 so one form covers every Deadwood licensee; you cannot be removed before your chosen period ends, and permanent exclusion can only be re-evaluated after 5 years with documentation of help received. Tribal casinos and video lottery are not covered. The helpline is run by the South Dakota Council on Problem Gambling.
Is self-exclusion enough on its own in South Dakota?
South Dakota's program only binds operators licensed in the state — offshore sites and crypto casinos ignore it. The setup that holds is layered: self-exclusion, plus a ban inside each betting app you hold, plus a gambling blocker on your devices plus a gambling block on your bank card. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.
Gambling across the South Dakota line?
A state program only binds operators licensed in that state. If you drive to a casino or bet on an app registered next door, you need that state's ban too.
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Or compare every US state's program side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Dakota have a gambling self-exclusion program?
How long does self-exclusion last in South Dakota?
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in South Dakota?
Does South Dakota self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
Self-exclusion in South Dakota is layer one.
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