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South Dakota: Deadwood gaming sets November record, despite pandemic

Saturday, January 2, 2021 3:11 PM
  • Nathan Thompson, Rapid City Journal

The holiday season came early for Deadwood, after the South Dakota Commission of Gaming reported November’s gaming handle increased by more than 13% over the same time period in 2019 despite ongoing concerns with COVID-19 exposure risks.

According to statistics released just before Christmas, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming handle for Deadwood showed a 13.3% increase, with slot machine handle increasing by 15.13% when compared to November 2019.