DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) – The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is moving on legislation to implement the new voter-authorized games in Deadwood.
The commission voted on Thursday in the Black Hills town to draft legislation to allow craps, keno and roulette with the goal of having regulations and the games in place by July 1.
Passage of Amendment Q on Nov. 4 gave the Legislature authorization to expand the games offered in Deadwood. The goal is to help casinos compete with surrounding out-of-state hotspots.
Commissioner Ralph Kemnitz says the committee will propose legislation “that carries out the public mandate.” Opponents view the additional games as an expansion of gambling.
Deadwood Gaming Association executive director Mike Rodman says it’s important the new games hit casinos in July during Deadwood’s peak season.
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