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
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.
The program: South Dakota Self-Exclusion Program (Deadwood Gaming)
- 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 to enroll
- 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 to watch out for
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.
Self-exclusion alone isn't enough
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
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Does South Dakota self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
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