COMMISSION MEETINGS

The Lottery Commission last met on December 9 in Pierre. Click here for meeting audio and more.

COMMISSIONERS

Jason Ahrendt, Sioux Falls
Jamie Huizenga, Pierre
Joe Kafka, Valley Springs
Tona Rozum, Mitchell
William Shorma, Dakota Dunes

Hours of Operation*

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. cst
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. cst
Sunday: 9 - 11 a.m. cst

*Please see holiday hours below

Holiday Hours

Please note that our holiday hours will be in effect Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Our support center will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. central time. We hope you have great holiday!

Site Equipment Payment Reminder

If you are an Operator who chose to make multiple payments on site equipment, please remember that the second and final payment will be due this month.

These second payments, which are $1,000 plus applicable taxes per site controller will be included in your January sweep. These will be included in your January 1st-15th billing statements.

The Lottery recently mailed letters with upcoming subtotals to applicable Operators.

If you have any questions about these payments, please contact Jordon Kitts, Aric Frost or Alec Norwick of the South Dakota Lottery. You can contact us by calling 605-773-5770.

2022 Sweep Schedule

With the new year here, the South Dakota Lottery has published the 2022 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Sweep Schedule.

You can access the sweep schedule by visiting https://lottery.sd.gov/docs/retailer/2022SweepSchedule.pdf.

Tech Tip: Accessing NRT Reports

Don't forget that Non-Reporting Terminal (NRT) reports can only be accessed through the Operator Portal.

You can quickly find the NRT Report with ease by following these steps:

Click the Reports Download tab at the top left corner of the Operator Portal.
Click the arrow next to FY2020 to expand the menu.
Choose the current month then click on Daily to access your reports.

Please note that the NRT list will no longer be emailed after March 31, 2021, so it’s important to gain an understanding of the Operator Portal in the near future.

Video Lottery Pay Outs

Don't forget that video lottery establishments must pay the exact amount shown on video lottery tickets.

We have received reports of establishments not paying change to players.

DPS Inspections

When the Department of Public Safety conducts inspections, please remember that their sole purpose is to test the integrity of machines.

The Department of Public Safety is not responsible for getting machines up and running. If you need assistance with this, please contact your technician.

Logic Forms

If the logic area of your machines is accessed for any reason, remember that you must complete and submit a VLT logic area access/board replacement form within 24 hours.

Pursuant to ARSD 48:02:10:09, it is necessary to submit this report to the Lottery when:

1. A replacement logic/CPU board is shipped from a Manufacturer and placed in a video lottery machine;

- A Manufacturer is the only entity that can do a full RAM clear that affects the accounting, and this can only be done after the meters are collected by the Lottery. A Manufacturer will provide a cleared logic board to an Operator. The Operator can then install the new logic board, only after all of the meters have been collected by the Lottery. Once the cleared logic board has been installed, the Operator must also submit the VLT logic Area Access/Board Replacement form within 24 hours. Operators will also update the logbook.

2. Any repairs that result in the breakage of the sealing tape, destruction of the accounting data, or change of terminal I.D.

- Anytime there is a broken seal on the logic board, the Operator will need to complete the VLT logic Area Access/Board Replacement form within 24 hours. Operators must inform the Lottery in writing of any breaks or tears in the sealed taped noticed during the routine maintenance checks. Operators will also update the logbook.

Logic forms can be found on the Lottery's Retailer webpage. You may also access them by clicking here.

Currently Operating

The following licensed manufacturers have approved hardware and software in the market.

• AGT
• Grand Vision Gaming
• Grover Gaming
• IGT
• Scientific Games International
• IGT Canada Solutions, ULC
(formerly GTech Canada ULC-Spielo)
• VLC, Fortunet/Summit, Harms Vending, and
Techlink Entertainment also have equipment
in the field.

Licensed distributors include:

• Fortunet
• Grand Vision Gaming
• Grover Gaming
• Harms Vending
• IGT
• Scientific Games International
• IGT Canada Solutions, ULC
(formerly GTech Canada ULC-Spielo)