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SD History: Voters legalize gambling in Deadwood by a 2-1 margin

Deadwood, [S.D.] from McGovern Hill
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Deadwood, [S.D.] from McGovern Hill

This interview is from SDPB's daily public-affairs show, In the Moment, hosted by Lori Walsh.

The state constitution was changed 32 years ago when Deadwood began legalized gaming. Voters approved this by a 2-1 margin. We take a moment now to look at this week in South Dakota History.