South Dakota § 42-7B-83 - Certain persons prohibited from betting.
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§ 42-7B-83. Certain persons prohibited from betting.
A licensee may not knowingly accept a bet on a sporting event from any of the following persons:
(1) Any athlete who is participating in the sporting event or who is a member of any team participating in the sporting event on which the bet is placed;
(2) Any person who holds a position of authority or influence sufficient to exert influence over the outcome of the sporting event on which the bet is placed, including a coach, a manager, an athletic trainer, a referee, an umpire, a judge, and any sporting event official;
(3) An employee of a sports wagering services provider;
(4) An agent or proxy for any person for the purposes of placing or redeeming the bet; or
(5) Any person who uses false identification when placing or redeeming a bet.
A violation of this section by the person who places the bet is a Class 6 felony. A violation of this section by a licensee is a Class 6 felony and may form the basis for disciplinary action against the license of any individual licensee involved in the transaction and operator of the facility at which the bet was accepted.
Source: SL 2021, ch 189, § 22.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 42-7B-83 ("Certain persons prohibited from betting.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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