South Dakota regulators crack down on under-21s in Deadwood casinos

The persistent problem of people younger than age 21 who are on gambling floors in Deadwood casinos could lead to tighter rules from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming.

The commission on Wednesday directed its staff to do a review and bring any proposed changes to the December 14 meeting.

“I think it’s time we probably address some of those issues,” said the commission’s chair, Karen Wagner of Belle Fourche.

The commission also wants a report on changes that casinos have made in recent months, such as installing more signs and adding employees who check IDs at casino entrances and walk the floors in gambling areas.