South Dakota Ranks Low in Per Capita Lottery Spending, Study Finds

Rapid City, SD, September 30, 2026 — A recent study has identified South Dakota as one of the states with the lowest per capita spending on lotteries. The findings position the state among those where residents, on average, spend less on lottery tickets compared to the national average or other states.

The study, which examined state-level data on lottery participation and expenditure, did not provide specific figures for South Dakota’s per capita spending or rank it against every other state individually, but rather placed it within a group of states characterized by lower engagement in lottery games relative to their population.

Details regarding the methodology of the study, the specific timeframe of data collection, or the precise metrics used to define ‘per capita spending’ were not detailed in the information available. Furthermore, the study did not specify the exact dollar amount or the percentile ranking South Dakota occupies, only indicating its position within the lower tier of spending states.

Lottery spending can be influenced by a variety of factors, including state laws governing lottery availability, demographic characteristics of the population, and the presence of alternative entertainment and gaming options. States typically use lottery revenue to fund public services, with the exact allocation varying by jurisdiction. However, the current study focused solely on the spending habits of residents without delving into the revenue generated or its disbursement in South Dakota.

The contractor or entity that conducted this recent study was not specified. Information about the full scope of the research, including comparisons with other states or trends over time, was also not immediately available. The study’s findings offer a snapshot of current consumer behavior related to state-sponsored lotteries in South Dakota.

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