For years, the South Dakota Lottery has used two words to proudly describe what it provides the people of South Dakota: Good Fun. But what does that mean exactly?
The Lottery provides funding for important things like education, roads, and natural resources. Good.
Players win nearly $1 billion a year. Fun.
Need we say more? Good for South Dakota. Fun for South Dakotans. Either way, South Dakota wins. Now, say it with us...
GOOD UNDER THE HOOD
"THAT'S GOOD FUN!"
This is a dollar. You can use them for gas, groceries and coffee. But if you spend it on the South Dakota Lottery, it takes quite the journey. Let’s see where it goes.
100% of every dollar the Lottery makes is given back to the state. Which means millions of dollars going to work for South Dakota.
Going to work means funding education, clean water, roads and more. Now that’s Good Fun in action.
Click on the icons to learn more about how the Lottery helps this great state.
TONY
Tony lives and breathes Good Fun. It’s been his life’s mission to help every South Dakotan know how the Lottery gives back to the state. Education funding, clean water projects, infrastructure improvements—Tony’s dedicated to spreading the word.
Marilyn is the reason anything gets done in the office. She keeps the squad on task, on budget and (mostly) on brand. She’s equal parts professional and fun, and the squad would fall apart without her.
MARILYN
Marilyn is the only thing anything gets done in the office. She keeps the squad on task, on budget and (mostly) on brand. She’s equal parts professional and fun, and the squad would fall apart without her.
JACK
Meet Tony
RESPONSIBLE GAMING
Problem Gambling Treatment Services.
0.01% (170K)
Clean Water and Community Projects.
0.2% ($2.3M)
WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Operating Expenses for the South Dakota Lottery.
0.9% ($12.4M)
LOTTERY OPERATIONS
K-12 Schools, Universities and Public Programs.
13.5% ($176M)
THE GENERAL FUND
RETAILERS
Commissions to South Dakota retailers.
13.1% (170M)
Prizes paid to South Dakota Lottery players.
72.4% ($945M)
WINNERS
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Think your dollar doesn’t make a difference? Since 1987, the South Dakota Lottery has given over $4 billion back to the state. In 2025 alone, the Lottery generated more than $178 million for state funds. In fact, 86¢ of every dollar played stays right here going to winners or funding state programs and projects. Want the full breakdown? Click on the map below to see exactly where that money went.
LET'S BREAK IT DOWN
LOTTERY OPERATIONS | .7% ($11.3M)
WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE | .2% ($2.3M)
RESPONSIBLE GAMING | .01% ($170K)
WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE | .2% ($2.3M)
LOTTERY OPERATIONS | .7% ($11.3M)
THE GENERAL FUND | 13.5% ($176M)
RETAILERS | 13.1% ($170M)
WINNERS | 72.4% ($945M)
RESPONSIBLE GAMING | .01% ($170K)
WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE | .2% ($2.3M)
LOTTERY OPERATIONS | .7% ($11.3M)
THE GENERAL FUND | 13.5% ($176M)
RETAILERS | 13.1% ($170M)
WINNERS | 72.4% ($945M)
WINNERS | 72.4% ($945M)
RESPONSIBLE GAMING | .01% ($170K)
WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE | .2% ($2.3M)
LOTTERY OPERATIONS | .7% ($11.3M)
THE GENERAL FUND | 13.5% ($176M)
RETAILERS | 13.1% ($170M)
Prizes paid to South Dakota Lottery players.
WINNERS | 72.4% ($945M)
MEET THE GOOD FUN SQUAD
Jack finds the Good Fun in every opportunity. He’s the kind of guy that shows up to brainstorms with a bunch of ideas. Two are great. The rest are borderline insane. He’s the embodiment of “if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Which makes him the perfect addition to the Good Fun Squad.
Instant games. Instant wins. Instant Good Fun. What’s not to love?
SCRATCH
LET'S TALK FUN
We want you to have fun playing our games. But it can become a problem when you start thinking about it as more than a game. Play responsibly. Know when there’s a problem. And never be afraid to ask for help. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and treatment are available. Call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-781-HELP. Your call is always confidential.
KEEP THE FUN GOOD
We want you to have fun playing our games. But it can become a problem when you start thinking about it as more than a game. Play responsibly. Know when there’s a problem. And never be afraid to ask for help. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and treatment are available. Call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-781-HELP. Your call is always confidential.
CALL NOW
LOTTO
Big jackpots to match your biggest dreams, Pick your numbers and come along for the ride.
We want you to have fun playing our games. But it can become a problem when you start thinking about it as more than a game. Play responsibly. Know when there’s a problem. And never be afraid to ask for help. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and treatment are available. Call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-781-HELP. Your call is always confidential.
LET'S BE FRIENDS
You don’t have to look far to find Good Fun in South Dakota. With over 1,200 lottery retailers statewide you’re never more than a few miles from your favorite games.
READY TO PLAY?
FIND A RETAILER
BE A PLAYER
Join our players club to enter second-chance drawings and take advantage of other member perks. All for the low, low price of free.
JOIN THE CLUB
MR. FLUFFINGTON
He’s cute. He’s fluffy. He’s certifiably Good Fun. Mr. Fluffington is always there when the Good Fun Squad needs a hand. See what we did there?
SEE THE JACKPOTS
Big jackpots to match your biggest dreams. Pick your numbers and come along for the ride.
LOTTO
SEE THE LINEUP
Instant games.
Instant wins.
Instant Good Fun.
What's not to love?
SCRATCH
Fun /fən/ (noun): enjoyment, amusement or lighthearted pleasure. Kind of like the feeling you get when you scratch a ticket or watch for winning numbers. And with almost $2.6 million won every single day in South Dakota, we’d say players are having a pretty good time.
LET'S TALK FUN
FIND A RETAILER
You don’t have to look far to find Good Fun in South Dakota. With over 1,200 lottery retailers statewide you’re never more than a few miles from your favorite games.
READY TO PLAY?
Download our app to check winning numbers, scan tickets and get special Players Club perks. It’s Good Fun for your thumbs!
FUN ON
THE RUN
Join our Players Club to enter second-chance drawings and take advantage of other member perks. All for the low, low price of free.
BE A PLAYER
We want you to have fun playing our games. But it can become a problem when you start thinking about it as more than a game. Play responsibly. Know when there’s a problem. And never be afraid to ask for help. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and treatment are available. Call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-781-HELP. Your call is always confidential.
KEEP THE FUN GOOD
711 E. Wells Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Email: lottery@state.sd.us
Phone: (605) 773-5770 | Fax: (605) 773-5786
Call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-781-HELP.
Your call is always confidential.
The South Dakota Lottery is a division of the South Dakota Department of Revenue. You must be 18 years or older to play Scratch and Lotto games. You must be 21 years or older to play Video Lottery. Please play responsibly.
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SEE THE JACKPOTS
SEE THE LINEUP
Prizes paid to South Dakota Lottery Players.
LOTTERY OPERATIONS
($12.4M)
0.9%
Prizes paid to South Dakota Lottery Players.
WINNERS
($945M)
72.4%
Commissions to South Dakota retailers.
RETAILERS
($170M)
13.1%
K-12 Schools, Universities and Public Programs.
THE GENERAL FUND
($176M)
13.5%
Clean water and Community Projects.
WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
($2.3M)
0.2%
Problem Gambling Treatment Services.
RESPONSIBLE GAMING
($170K)
0.1%
WINNER WINNER...
There's lucky folks scratching their way to top prizes (worth thousands) across the state every day. Take a peek at who's won recently.
PEEK
SEE THE JACKPOTS
Big jackpots to match your biggest dreams. Pick your numbers and come along for the ride.
LOTTO
