Deadwood Casinos Report 4.3% Yearly Increase For Blackjack

  • South Dakota noted a 4.3% increase in casino revenue, resulting in a total of $11.1 million.
  • Blackjack was the primary driver of the revenue increase, generating over $600k.

DEADWOOD, S.D. – Casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota saw a notable 4.3% year-over-year increase in revenue in January of 2026, recording a total of $11.1m in profits.

The increase was primarily driven by table games and slots, which saw revenue increases of 4.6% and 5%, respectively.

Sports betting saw a sizable decrease, dropping from $108k in 2025 to just over $36k in 2026, a 66.2% decrease.

The table game that generated the most revenue at Deadwood Casinos in January was blackjack, which earned over $600k during the month, a 23.5% increase from its numbers in 2025.

The only other table game to see an increase was player-banked poker, while roulette, craps, and house-banked poker each saw a sharp decrease.

Legal Blackjack In Deadwood

There are many casinos in Deadwood that offer legal blackjack. Some of the best options include:

  • Bunkhouse and Gambling Hall
  • Bodega Casino
  • Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino
  • Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
  • Gold Dust Casino

There are multiple tribal blackjack casinos in Deadwood as well, such as:

  • Dakota Sioux Casino (Watertown)
  • Fort Randall Casino (Lake Andes)
  • Grand River Casino and Resort (Mobridge)
  • Lode Star Casino and Hotel (Fort Thompson)
  • Prairie Wind Casino (Pine Ridge)
  • Royal River Casino and Hotel (Flandreau)

Find more about blackjack in South Dakota here.