South Dakota redirects Deadwood gaming tax revenue under new law
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 102, changing how Deadwood gambling tax revenue is distributed. The revised formula allocates 71% of remaining funds to Deadwood historic preservation, 25% to the state general fund and the balance to other local recipients; the law also removes Deadwood’s initial $6.8 million cap.
The change affects the share of Deadwood gaming revenue available for local preservation and public works.