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Deadwood Sports Betting Sails Through the Senate

Deadwood Sports Betting Sails Through the Senate

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The South Dakota Senate approved a bill setting up the rules for sports betting in Deadwood. Voters approved a constitutional amendment last November allowing the gambling expansion.

Senator Mike Diedrich (deed-rick) of Rapid City explained the scope of the bill…

Diedrich says there will be limitations on the sports betting..

Diedrich says the sports betting will add to gaming taxes….

The bill (SB44) passed on a thirty-two to two vote. It now moves on to a House committee.

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