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South Dakota Sports Betting (2026)

Conditional: South Dakota sports betting is legal but in-person only — no statewide online/mobile — and you must be 21+.

ConditionalVerified Jul 20, 2026
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South Dakota sports betting is legal but in-person only — no statewide online/mobile — and you must be 21+. Wagers must be placed at Deadwood commercial casinos and authorized tribal casinos. A constitutional amendment for online betting (SJR 504) advanced toward a possible Nov 2026 ballot.

Official source: dor.sd.gov →

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Sports Betting in states bordering South Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IowaPermitted

    Iowa sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, and you must be 21+ (live since Aug 15, 2019). Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission; remote registration.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: irgc.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • MinnesotaRestricted

    Minnesota has no legal sports betting, retail or online, as of 2026. Bills failed amid a tribal/racetrack impasse. A tribal-exclusive online bill (SF 4139) was introduced in 2026 but had not passed.

    Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →

  • MontanaConditional

    Montana sports betting is legal only through the state-run "Sports Bet Montana" (Montana Lottery), and you must be 18+. Kiosks/terminals at licensed retailers; the app works only while physically on a licensed retailer's premises. No statewide remote mobile.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: dojmt.gov · Full Montana rule →

  • NebraskaConditional

    Nebraska sports betting is legal but retail-only, with no legal statewide mobile; you must be 21+. In person at licensed racino sportsbooks (e.g., WarHorse Lincoln/Omaha); a 2026 mobile effort stalled.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: nrgc.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

  • North DakotaConditional

    North Dakota sports betting is legal only through tribal casinos — no statewide online/mobile. Wagering is in person under state-tribal compacts; the 2022 compacts also allow mobile wagering within reservation boundaries. Constitution bars most expansion; Jan 2026 HCR 3002 (statewide mobile) failed. Age typically 21 at tribal venues — rules vary by tribal compact, so confirm before wagering.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →

  • WyomingPermitted

    Wyoming sports betting is legal, statewide online/mobile plus tribal retail; minimum age 18 (most operators require 21). Online/mobile has been live since Sept 2021; tribal casinos may offer on-site retail. Regulated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission.

    Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: gaming.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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