According to the South Dakota Office of Tourism, in 2022, 14.4 million people traveled to South Dakota, and spent a total of $7.6 billion.
In gaming revenue for 2021, Deadwood brought in a total of $1.5 million from gambling, which is a 3 percent increase from the previous year. However, an increase in gaming revenue does not necessarily mean an increase in Deadwood revenue.
“Gaming revenue can be gaming from locals or from people out of state, or out of the area. So, if we get in visitors from outside of our local area then our Deadwood numbers are going to be up because they’ll be spending the night here, having dinner, and enjoying some entertainment, as well as hitting those casinos,” said Dory Hanson, interim executive director.
