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South Dakota: Deadwood casino revenue up 11.9% to $13.8 million in April

Friday, May 29, 2026 9:57 AM
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Deadwood casinos generated $13.8 million in revenue for April, up 11.9% year-over-year.

The South Dakota Department of Revenue figures show that slots accounted for most of the total, recording $12.3 million, up 11.2%, while table games were up 13.5% to $1.4 million. Retail sports betting generated $116,695.

One-cent slots were the most common denomination among slot games, reporting $10.4 million in revenue, up 10.2%. Other big revenue generators were $1 slots, up 5.1% to $736,238, and City Slot, which increased 32.5% to $555,492.

Ten-cent slots posted the largest revenue decline last month, down 89.3% to $1,407, while $5 slots reported the highest revenue increase, up 102.1% to $206,881.

Among table games, house-banked poker was the most popular, reporting $550,154 in revenue, up 13.3% year-over-year. Blackjack and player-banked poker were also big generators, recording $524,283 and $172,838, respectively.

Craps had the biggest and only revenue decline among table games, down 31% to $85,243. Roulette had the greatest increase, up 109.3% to $40,078.

Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.

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