That was before Iowa and Colorado [legalized sports gambling]. You just look at the numbers coming out of neighboring states, we know that\u2019s very conservative,\u201d <\/strong>Rodman said in explaining the difference.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nBeyond the direct impact of sports gambling, the Oxford study projected another $22.1 million would be wagered in Deadwood\u2019s casinos. Plus, there would be additional hotel and food and beverage revenue.<\/p>\n
We approached this, one, to keep Deadwood relevant. We wanted to be able to compete on a level playing field,\u201d <\/strong>Rodman said to Casino.org<\/em>. \u201cAnd, two, we knew that it would drive further visitation to Deadwood, particularly in the times of the year that we really need it. That\u2019s what we\u2019re most excited about.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nAccording to the Deadwood Gaming Association, its casinos during the fiscal-year that ended June 30 contributed almost $14.7 million in tax revenue for historic preservation and tourism, as well as city, county, and state governments.<\/p>\n
Beyond the finances, Johns said Amendment B recognizes the reality that people were betting on games anyway.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know it goes on, and it always has,\u201d <\/strong>Johns said. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to legalize what people have already done anyway. And it\u2019s another tax revenue for the state and the city of Deadwood, and we need it. We need the state competitive. Iowa has it. A lot of people over on the east side of the state, I\u2019d bet my bottom dollar that that\u2019s where they\u2019re wagering, is right across the line in Iowa. So, we can gain back some of the business that we\u2019ve lost.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nMeanwhile, police are investigating a shooting<\/a> that took place during what was called a \u201cDeadweird Halloween event\u201d at a historic Deadwood gaming property and bar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About 57 percent of South Dakota voters approved Amendment B, which allows sports gambling at Deadwood and tribal casinos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":154510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,1074],"tags":[81858,81860,81859,81826],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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