A bill designed to add a state constitutional amendment legalizing electronic gambling failed to pass the House. The bill would have created a ballot measure allowing South Dakota voters to decide in the next general election.
Supporters said the current law is creating space for black market gamblers.
The bill allows the use of mobile gambling apps controlled by in-state casinos. According to the bill, revenue generated by electronic gambling is meant to help preserve historic Deadwood.
Rep. Greg Jamison is a prime sponsor of the bill. He said the state needs to take action to secure money lost to border states.
