State Senate advances measure asking voters to authorize mobile sports betting

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 566

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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PIERRE — The South Dakota Senate voted 23-10 on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would ask voters to legalize mobile sports betting and capture tax revenue from it to reduce property taxes.

If the state House of Representatives also approves the resolution, it will go on the ballot Nov. 3.

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