Poker Rooms in South Dakota
South Dakota's poker scene is anchored in Deadwood, the historic gold rush town in the Black Hills. Three full-time poker rooms — Silverado, Cadillac Jack's, and Saloon No. 10 — provide consistent action. Tribal casinos add a handful of additional options across the state.
Legal Framework
South Dakota legalized limited gaming in Deadwood in 1989. Deadwood casinos operate under South Dakota Commission on Gaming licensing with a $1,000 maximum single bet. Tribal casinos on reservations operate separately under IGRA compacts.
Top Poker Rooms in South Dakota
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in SD.
Silverado-Franklin Hotel & Gaming
Deadwood, SD · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: Regular tournaments; expands tables during events. Deadwood's largest dedicated poker room.
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort
Deadwood · Commercial Casino
📍 360 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Saloon No. 10
Deadwood · Commercial Casino
📍 657 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Royal River Casino
Flandreau · Tribal Casino
📍 607 S Veterans St, Flandreau, SD 57028
Local Poker Rooms
Smaller venues and local spots.
Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
Deadwood · 3 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$2–$2/$5
Fri-Sun 24hrs, Mon-Thu 10am-2am
Dakota Sioux Casino
Watertown · 3 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$2–$1/$3
Mon-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 24hrs
South Dakota Poker Room Comparison
| Room | City | Tables | Games | Stakes | Rating | 24/7 | Tourney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado-Franklin Hotel & Gaming | Deadwood | 6 | NL Hold'em, Limit Hold'em | $1/$2–$2/$5 | 3.9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort | Deadwood | 6 | NL Hold'em, Limit Hold'em | $1/$2–$2/$5 | 3.8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saloon No. 10 | Deadwood | 5 | NL Hold'em | $1/$2–$2/$5 | 3.8 | ✓ | — |
| Royal River Casino | Flandreau | 5 | NL Hold'em, Limit Hold'em | $1/$2–$2/$5 | 3.7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort | Deadwood | 3 | NL Hold'em | $1/$2–$2/$5 | 3.6 | — | — |
| Dakota Sioux Casino | Watertown | 3 | NL Hold'em | $1/$2–$1/$3 | 3.2 | — | — |