Commission Overview

The Lottery Commission is a seven-member board appointed by the Governor which establishes policy for and advises on operation of the South Dakota Lottery, including approval of any major procurement.

Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Each commissioner's term is three years, and a chairman is chosen annually at the first meeting of the fiscal year.

The commission meets at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may.be called by the chair upon request of the Executive Director or any three commission members.

Commission Members:

Brent Dykstra, Fort Pierre
Doyle Estes, Hill City (Vice Chair)
Bob Hartford, Pierre (Chair)
Roger Novotny, Fort Pierre
Jim Putnam, Armour

Jim Towler, Dakota Dunes

Chuck Turbiville, Deadwood

Commission Meeting Schedule/Archives

Next Comission Meeting: 2013 Lottery Strategic Planning Meeting, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Leighen/Scotty Meeting Room, AmericInn, Fort Pierre, SD. View the meeting agenda here.

Last Commission Meeting:  Wednesday May 15, 2013. View meeting materials here. To hear audio of the meeting in its entirety, click here.

Meeting Minutes