Sports betting is legal in South Dakota at retail locations in Deadwood and tribal casinos only — no online sportsbooks. Here's what you need to know about esports betting laws in South Dakota and how esports staking works as an alternative.
Sports betting is legal in South Dakota at retail locations in Deadwood and tribal casinos only — no online sportsbooks. 1v1Me esports staking IS available in South Dakota. You can stake today.
CURRENT LAW
South Dakota voters approved retail sports betting in 2020, and sportsbooks launched at Deadwood casinos and tribal locations. However, online and mobile sports betting is not authorized. A constitutional amendment would likely be needed for mobile expansion.
Esports coverage at retail locations is limited. See our best esports betting sites guide for online alternatives.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Esports staking is different from traditional betting and is available in all 50 US states. 1v1Me is a live esports staking platform where you back professional gamers competing in real matches. You choose a player to win, place a stake, and share in a percentage of the prize pool if your player wins. It's a player-backed model, not traditional esports betting odds.
EXPLORE
1v1Me staking is live in all 50 states.
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