ROSEBUD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe successfully negotiated revisions to the Gaming Compact with the State of South Dakota to increase slot machines at the Rosebud Casino.
“Gaming, hospitality and tourism equals economic activity, economic activity means jobs,” stated RST President Scott Herman. “The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is in a position to grow our equity and community value through the new opportunity. One thousand (1,000) gaming machines means equal opportunity for
our people in terms of new jobs.”
Despite the onset of COVID19 virus restrictions in 2020, tribal and state officials worked hard to negotiate the terms of the new compact over the past three (3) years. The negotiation team held several meetings discussing terms of the compact. The sessions were held both virtually and in person at the State
Capitol building in Pierre.
Under the previous compact, which approved the Class III gaming operation, the tribe was limited to a total of two hundred and fifty (250) slot machines at the main property, located on US highway 83 at the South Dakota/Nebraska line. The groundwork for the Rosebud Casino began when the tribal council approved initial Ordinance 87-03, which was amended and adopted on December 6, 1990, to pursue a gaming operation.
On April 4, 1994, the tribe approved Resolution 94-63. On April 11, 1994 the National Indian Gaming Commission approved the legislation, which opened the doors of Rosebud Casino. The Ordinance was subsequently adopted as Title 13 of the RST Law and Order Code.
The RST Gaming Ordinance was again amended in 2006. The amended Gaming Ordinance 2006-04 was approved by NIGC on March 12, 2007. The tribe has a Gaming Commission to oversee regulatory issues at the Casino. The Casino General Manager reports to the Casino Board of Directors.
In addition, last May the tribe opened a Class II gaming facility located at the Prairie Hills Golf Course south of Mission. Patrons must be eighteen (18) years old to enter the facility at Prairie Hills.Rosebud Casino also features a hotel, buffet and fuel plaza at the South Dakota/Nebraska border. Bingo and Table Games are also offered to patrons. Regular specials are offered to customers who have a
Player’s Club card. Visit the Rosebud Casino website for the latest promotions.
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