Casino and slots winnings tax in South Dakota
Nothing. South Dakota has no personal income tax. Federal tax still applies.
Updated · 2026 tax rules · How we calculate
You keep
$4,400
Cash at payout
$5,000
Total tax
$600
Due when you file
$600
- Form W-2G
- Yes
- Federal withholding at payout
- $0
- Federal tax on the winnings
- $600
- State tax
- $0
- Still to pay when you file
- $600
- You keep
- $4,400
$5,000 is at or above the $2,000 reporting threshold, so the payer files a W-2G with the IRS and gives you a copy.
Casino and slots winnings aren't subject to regular federal withholding, whatever the amount. Tax is still owed when you file. If you don't give the payer your Social Security number, 24% backup withholding applies.
Winnings are ordinary income stacked on your other $60,000. Your top dollar lands in the 12% bracket.
South Dakota has no personal income tax.
Tax owed ($600) minus what was withheld ($0). Set this aside. A large balance can also mean an underpayment penalty unless you make an estimated payment.
$5,000 minus $600 in federal and state tax: an effective rate of 12%.
An estimate for 2026, not tax advice. It treats this win as your only gambling income for the year and leaves out local income taxes. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
The rules
- South Dakota tax
- Nothing. South Dakota has no personal income tax. Federal tax still applies.[1]
- Federal tax form
- Slot machine and bingo winnings of $2,000 or more are reported on a W-2G, without subtracting the wager. The threshold was $1,200 before 2026. Keno is also $2,000, after subtracting the wager on the winning game.[2]
- Federal withholding
- Slot machine, keno and bingo winnings are exempt from regular gambling withholding by statute, whatever the amount.[4]
- Where to play
- South Dakota has casinos.[5]
What you keep at different amounts
For a single filer with $60,000 of other income and no gambling losses, living and winning in South Dakota.
| Won | W-2G | Withheld | Federal tax | State tax | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | No | $0 | $180 | $0 | $1,320 |
| $2,000 | Yes | $0 | $240 | $0 | $1,760 |
| $5,000 | Yes | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,400 |
| $10,000 | Yes | $0 | $1,550 | $0 | $8,450 |
| $100,000 | Yes | $0 | $22,114 | $0 | $77,886 |
Questions
- How much is South Dakota tax on slot machine winnings?
- Nothing. South Dakota has no personal income tax. Federal tax still applies.[1]
More for South Dakota
All of South Dakota's gambling tax rules · Casino and slots in every state
Sources
- [1] Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 · checked September 22, 2026
- [2] IRS, Instructions for Forms W-2G and 5754 (01/2026) · checked September 22, 2026
- [3] Federal Register, REG-113229-25 proposed rule (Apr. 17, 2026) · checked September 22, 2026
- [4] 26 U.S. Code § 3402 (withholding) · checked September 22, 2026
- [5] American Gaming Association, South Dakota Gaming Regulatory Fact Sheet (2025) · checked September 22, 2026