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South Dakota Gambling Laws<\/h1>\n
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South Dakota has a rich history of gambling<\/a> going back to the gold-rush days. Much of this was centered on the small town of Deadwood, which was later reborn as a gambling-themed tourist destination. Gambling, whether it’s horse-racing or slot machines, is regulated at the state level. Generally speaking, all legalized gambling within the state is limited to:<\/p>\n