South Dakota's bars and taverns are allowed to have up to 10 video lottery terminals (VLT's) that offer the following games: poker, keno, blackjack and bingo. These machines are the same as regular video gaming devices but are called lottery terminals because they are regulated by the state's lottery commission which receives a share of each machine's revenue. The machines accept cash but don't pay out in cash; instead, they print out a receipt which must be taken to a cashier. The maximum bet is $2 and the maximum payout allowed is $1,000.
Slot machines, as well as blackjack and poker are only permitted at Indian casinos and in Deadwood.
Deadwood was once most famous for being the home of Wild Bill Hickok who was shot to death while playing cards in the No. 10 Saloon. The hand he held at the time was two pairs: black aces and black eights, which is now commonly referred to as a "dead man's hand." Wild Bill is buried in the local cemetery along with another local celebrity: Calamity Jane.
The first casinos in Deadwood opened on November 1, 1989. All of the buildings in the downtown area are required to conform with the city's authentic 1880's architecture. Many of the casinos are located in historic structures but there are also some new structures which were designed to be compatible with the historic theme of the town. The old No. 10 Saloon is still operating and you can actually gamble in the same spot where old Wild Bill bit the dust! One of the casinos, Midnight Star, is owned by movie actor Kevin Costner and his brother, Dan.
South Dakota law limits each casino licensee to a maximum of 30 slot machines and no one person is allowed to hold more than three licenses. Some operators combine licenses with other operators to form a cooperative which may look like one casino but in reality it's actually several licensees operating under one name.
The state's gaming laws originally limited blackjack, poker, let it ride and three-card poker bets to a maximum of $5, however, in late 2000 the law was changed to allow maximum bets of $100.
In addition to the Deadwood casinos, there are also nine Indian casinos in South Dakota. These casinos are also subject to the $100 maximum bet restrictions.
Here are statistics from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming for the payback percentages on all of Deadwood's slot machines for the six-month period from January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004:
Denomination Payback %
1˘ Slots 90.61
5˘ Slots 91.16
10˘ Slots 91.42
25˘ Slots 90.95
50˘ Slots 92.01
$1 Slots 91.89
$5 Slots 94.11
$25 Slots 92.87
Some of the larger casinos are open 24 hours but most of the smaller ones are open from 8 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. on the weekends.
There is a scheduled shuttle service to all of the casinos that operates from 8 a.m. to midnight weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. on weekends. During the summer months the weekday hours are extended until 1:30 a.m. The cost is 50 cents per ride.
Unless otherwise noted, all casinos offer slot machines and video poker. Some casinos also offer: blackjack (BJ), let it ride (LIR), three-card poker (TCP), Caribbean stud poker (CSP) and poker (P). Most of the Indian casinos also offer bingo (BG).
The minimum gambling age is 21 at all Deadwood and Indian casinos (18 for bingo at Indian casinos). South Dakota's casinos have very liberal rules about allowing minors in casinos and virtually all of the casinos will allow children to enter with their parents until about 8 p.m. Additionally, South Dakota is the only jurisdiction that will allow children to stand next to their parents while they are gambling.
For South Dakota tourism information call (800) 732-5682. For information on visiting Deadwood call the city's Chamber of Commerce at (800) 999-1876, or visit their website at www.deadwood.org.
Deadwood Casinos
Map: #1 (in the Black Hills, 41 miles N.W. of Rapid City. Take I-90 W. Get off at the second Sturges exit and take Hwy. 14-A into Deadwood)
B. B. Cody's
681 Main Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 578-3430
Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours)
Special Features: Video arcade.
Best Western Hickok House
137 Charles Street
(605) 578-1611
Website: www.bestwestern.com
Best Western Reservations: 800-837-8174
Rooms: 38 Price Range: $39-$109
Restaurants: 1
Special Features: Hot tub and sauna. AAA and AARP room discount.
Bodega Bar
662 Main Street
(605) 578-1162
Restaurants: 1
Other Games: BJ
Bourbon Street
667 Main Street
(605) 578-1297
Buffalo Saloon
658 Main Street
(605) 578-1162
Other games: BJ (Thu-Sat)
Bullock Express
68 Main Street
(605) 578-3476
Reservation Number: 800-526-8277
Rooms: 38 Price Range: $30-$69
Restaurants: 1
Special Features: AARP room discount.
Bullock Hotel
633 Main Street
(605) 578-1745
Website: www.heartofdeadwood.com
Reservation Number: 800-336-1876
Rooms: 29 Price Range: $65-$99
Suites: 7 Price Range: $135-$159
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Special Features: Deadwood's oldest hotel. 10% room discount for AAA members.
Cadillac Jacks's Gaming Resort
360 Main Street
(605) 578-1500
Website: www.cadillacjacksgaming.com
Toll Free Number: (866) 332-3966
Rooms: 103 Price Range: $47-$99
Suites: 11 Price Range: $99-$189
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Casino Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, TCP
Senior Discount: Free meal Mon-Sat if 50+ Special Features: Hotel is AmericInn. Denny's restaurant. Video arcade.
Celebrity Hotel & Casino
629 Main Street
(605) 578-1909
Website: www.celebritycasinos.com
Toll-Free Number: (888) 399-1886
Rooms: 9 Price Range: $49-$99
Suites: 3 Price Range: $79-$139
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Special Features: Car and motorcycle museum. Free to hotel guests, otherwise admission charge. 10% AAA room discount.
Dakota Deuces
155 Sherman Street
(605) 717-2222
Website: www.dakotadeuces.com
Restaurants: 1
Special Features: Sports bar.
Deadwood Dick's Saloon and Gaming Hall
51 Sherman Street
(605) 578-3224
Website: www.deadwooddicks.com
Toll Free Number: (877) 882-4990
Rooms: 5 Price Range: $59-$69
Suites: 6 Price Range: $85-$125
Restaurants: 1
Deadwood Gulch Resort
Highway 85 South/P.O. Box 643
(605) 578-1294
Website: www.deadwoodgulch.com
Reservation Number: (800) 695-1876
Rooms: 95 Price Range: $62-$109
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Casino Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ
Special Features: 10% room discount to AAA/AARP members. Fun book given at check-in to hotel guests.
Deadwood Gulch Saloon
560 Main Street
(605) 578-1207
Deadwood Inn
27 Deadwood Street
(605) 578-7700
Toll Free Number: (877) 815-7974
Rooms: 19 Price Range: $59-$99
Suites: 4 Price Range: $89-$175
Casino Size: 1,000 Square Feet
Special Features: 10% room discount for AAA members and seniors 65 or older.
First Gold Hotel & Gaming
270 Main Street
(605) 578-9777
Website: www.firstgold.com
Reservation Number: (800) 274-1876
Rooms: 132 Price Range: $49-$199
Suites: 2 Price Range: $89-$199
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Casino Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, TCP
Fun Book: Given to hotel and RV park guests
Senior Discount: 10% off room, if 60, or older
Special Features: 79˘ breakfast and $1.99 lunch specials. RV park located next door. Also contains the Horseshoe and Blackjack casinos.
Four Aces
531 Main Street
(605) 578-2323
Website: www.fouracesdeadwood.com
Toll Free Number: (800) 834-4384
Rooms: 59 Price Range: $99-$176
Suites: 5 Price Range: $150-$350
Restaurants: 1
Buffets: B-$6.99/$10.99 (Sun) L-$6.99 D-$10.99/$11.99 (Fri/Sat)
Hours: 24 hours daily
Casino Size: 24,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, LIR, TCP
Senior Discount: 10% off room if 55 or older
Special Features: Hotel is Hampton Inn.
Goldberg's
670 Main Street
(605) 578-1515
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 9am-2am
Casino Size: 2,500 Square Feet
Fun Book: Call or write to the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce.
Gold Country Inn
801 Main Street
Deadwood, SD
(605) 578-2393
Reservation Number: (800) 287-1251
Rooms: 53 Price Range: $45-$59
Restaurants: 1
Gold Dust Gaming & Entertainment Complex
688 Main Street
(605) 578-2100
Website: www.golddustgaming.com
Toll-Free Number: 800-456-0533
Rooms: 56 Price Range: $39-$150
Suites: 22 Price Range: $150-$250
Restaurants: 1
Buffets: B-$5.99 L-$6.99 D-$10.99/$12.99 (Fri/Sat)
Hours: 24 hours Daily
Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, TCP
Fun Book: Call or write to request in advance
Senior Discount: $1 off buffets, if 55, or older
Special Features: Hotel is Holiday Inn Express. Largest gaming complex in Deadwood with nine casinos including: Legends, French Quarter and Silver Dollar. AARP discount, free continental breakfast, indoor pool, gym, whirlpool, arcade.
Gulches of Fun
225 Cliff Street
(605) 578-7550
Website: www.gulchesoffun.com
Reservation Number: (800) 961-3096
Rooms: 70 Price Range: $79-$279
Restaurants: 1
Other Games: BJ
Hours: 24 hours daily
Special Features: Hotel is Comfort Inn. AAA/AARP room discounts.
Hickok's Saloon
685 Main Street
(605) 578-2222
Website: www.hickoks.com
Other Games: BJ, TCP
Special Features: Video arcade. Pizzeria.
Historic Franklin Hotel
700 Main Street
(605) 578-2241
Website: www.deadwood.net/franklin
Reservation Number: 800-688-1876
Rooms: 80 Price Range: $39-$92
Suites: 15 Price Range: $80-$135
Restaurants: 1
Other Games: BJ, P
Senior Discount: 10% off room if 65 or older
Special Features: Three lounges. Wedding chapel. Lady's Spa.
Lady Luck
660 Main Street
(605) 578-1162
Lucky 8 Gaming Hall/Super 8 Lodge
196 Cliff Street
(605) 578-2535
Website: www.deadwoodsuper8.com
Reservation Number: (800) 800-8000
Rooms: 47 Price Range: $40-$90
Suites: 4 Price Range: $80-$130
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Fun Book: Given to guests at check-in
Senior Discount: 10% AARP room discount
Special Features: Video arcade. Free breakfast for room guests.
McKenna's Gold
470 Main Street
(605) 578-3207
Midnight Star
677 Main Street
(605) 578-1555
Website: www.themidnightstar.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 999-6482
Restaurants: 2
Other Games: BJ, LIR, TCP
Fun Book: Call to receive by mail
Special Features: Kevin Costner is part-owner and the property features a museum with authentic costumes and memorabilia from his movies. Sports Bar & Grill.
Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming Complex
601 Main Street
(605) 578-2036
Website: www.mineralpalace.com
Reservation Number: (800) 84-PALACE
Rooms: 63 Price Range: $69-$109
Suites: 4 Price Range: $89-$225
Restaurants: 1
Hours: 24 hours daily
Other Games: BJ
Special Features: Contains Cousin Jack's, Carrie Nation's and Deadwood Livery casinos. Cappuccino/espresso bar. Liquor store.
Miss Kitty's Gaming Emporium
647 Main Street
(605) 578-1811
Website: www.heartofdeadwood.com
Restaurants: 2
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Other Games: BJ, P
Special Features: Chinese and Mexican restaurants.
Mustang Sally's
634 Main Street
(605) 578-2025
Old Style Saloon #10
657 Main Street
(605) 578-3346
Website: www.saloon10.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 952-9398
Restaurants: 1
Casino Size: 4,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, TCP
Special Features: During summer there is a reenactment of the "Shooting of Wild Bill Hickok" at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Wild Bill's chair and other Old West artifacts on display.
Oyster Bay/Fairmont Hotel
628 Main Street
(605) 578-2205
Restaurants: 1
Special Features: Historic restoration of 1895 brothel and spa. Oyster bar.
Silverado Gaming & Restaurant
709 Main Street
(605) 578-3670
Website: www.silveradocasino.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 584-7005
Restaurants: 1
Buffets: B-$5.95 (Sat)/$8.95 (Sun) L-$6.95 D-$10.95/$11.95 (Fri-Sat)
Hours: 8am-2am/24 hours (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 20,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, LIR, TCP, CSP
Fun Book: Call or write for information
Special Features: 50-cent breakfast special.
Tin Lizzie Gaming
555 Main Street
(605) 578-1715
Web Sit: www.tinlizzie.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 643-4490
Restaurants: 1 (open 24 hours)
Buffets: B-$2.99 L-$2.99 D-$10.99 (Fri/Sat)
Hours: 24 hours daily
Casino Size: 8,300 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ
Fun Book: Request online or write
Senior Discount: Various if 50 or older
Special features: Free slot tournament every Monday 7-9pm.
Veteran's Of Foreign War
10 Pine Street
(605) 578-9914
Wild West Winners Casino
608-622 Main Street
(605) 578-1100
Website: www.heartofdeadwood.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 873-1876
Restaurants: 1
Fun Book: Call or write for information
Special Features: Steakhouse restaurant.
Wooden Nickel
9 Lee Street
(605) 578-1952
Indian Casinos
Dakota Connection
RR 1, Box 177-B
Sisseton, South Dakota 57262
(605) 698-4273
Website: www.dakotaconnection.net
Map: #10 (165 miles N. of Sioux Falls)
Toll-Free Number: (800) 542-2876
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$5.95 (Sat-Sun) L-$6.95 (Sat-Sun)
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Other Games: BJ, BG
Senior Discount: Various on Tue, if 55 or older
Dakota Sioux Casino
16415 Sioux Conifer Road
Watertown, South Dakota 57201
(605) 882-2051
Website: www.dakotasioux.com
Map: #2 (104 miles N. of Sioux Falls)
Toll-Free Number: (800) 658-4717
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L/D-$5.95
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Other Games: BJ, P, BG (Fri-Tue)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: Free
Senior Discount: Specials on Mon if 55+
Special Features: 18-space RV park (Free).
Fort Randall Casino Hotel
East Highway 46
Pickstown, South Dakota 57367
(605) 487-7871
Website: www.fortrandall.com
Map: #3 (100 miles S.W. of Sioux Falls)
Room Reservations: (800) 362-6333
Rooms: 57 Price Range: $49.80
Suites: 2 Price Range: $71.80
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.95 L-$6.95 D-$9.95/$13.95 (Sat)
Hours: 24 hours daily
Other Games: BJ, P, BG
Overnight RV Parking: No
Senior Discount: Specials on Wed if 50+
Special Features: Buffet is only open Fri--Sun.
Golden Buffalo Casino
321 Sitting Bull Street
Lower Brule, South Dakota 57548
(605) 473-5577
Map: #4 (45 miles S.E. of Pierre)
Room Reservations: (605) 473-5506
Rooms: 38 Price Range: $48-$55
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes
Hours: 8am-Midnight/1:30am (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 9,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, BG (Wed)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: Free
Grand River Casino
P.O. Box 639
Mobridge, South Dakota 57601
(605) 845-7104
Website: www.grandrivercasino.com
Map: #7 (240 miles N.E. of Rapid City)
Toll-Free Number: (800) 475-3321
Rooms: 38 Price Range: $50-$99
Suites: 2 Price Range: $65-$119
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.95 L-$7.95 D-$9.95
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Other Games: BJ, P
Overnight RV Parking: Must use RV park.
Special Features: 10-space RV park ($7 per night w/hookups).
Lode Star Casino
P.O. Box 140
Fort Thompson, South Dakota 57339
(605) 245-6000
Website: www.lodecasino.com
Map: #6 (150 miles N.W. of Sioux Falls)
Room Reservations: (605) 245-2176
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes
Rooms: 50 Price Range: $45-$62
Hours: 8am-2am/4am (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BJ, P
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: 10% off room for AAA and AARP members.
Prairie Wind Casino
HC 49, Box 10
Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770
(605) 867-6300
Website: www.prairiewindcasino.com
Map: #9 (85 miles S.E. of Rapid City)
Toll-Free Number: (800) 705-9463
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$4.95 L-$6.95 D-$7.95/$8.95 (Wed)/$9.95 (Fri)
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Other Games: BJ, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Casino is located 12 miles East of Oelrichs off Hwy. 385 and 8 miles West of Oglala on Hwy. 18.
Rosebud Casino
Highway 83 (on SD/NE stateline)
Mission, South Dakota 57555
(605) 378-3800
Website: www.rosebudcasino.com
Map: #8 (22 miles S. of Mission)
Toll-Free Number: (800) 786-7673
Room Reservations: (877) 521-9913
Rooms: 58 Price Range: $50-$79
Suites: 2 Price Range: $79-$99
Restaurants: 2 Liquor: Yes
Buffets: Brunch-$8.99 (Sun) D-$8.99
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Other Games: BJ, P, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various if 55 or older
Fun Book: Ask at marketing office
Special Features: Hotel is a Quality Inn. AAA, AARP and Internet discounts available.
Royal River Casino Bingo & Motel
607 S. Veterans Street
Flandreau, South Dakota 57028
(605) 997-3746
Website: www.royalrivercasino.com
Map: #5 (35 miles N. of Sioux Falls on I-29)
Toll-Free Number: (800) 833-8666
Rooms: 60 Price Range: $55-$60
Suites: 6 Price Range: $90-$95
Restaurants: 2 Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.95 L-$6.95 D-$11.95 (Mon)/$9.95 (Thu-Sun)
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Casino Size: 17,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, LIR, BG (Wed-Sat)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: RV hookups for $10 per day. AAA and AARP room discounts.
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