How old do you have to be to play the lottery in South Dakota?

You must be 18 or older to buy a South Dakota lottery ticket.

How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in South Dakota?

180 days, per the lottery's published rules.

South Dakota does not tax lottery prizes at the state level. Federal withholding of 24% still applies above $5,000.

Allowed in some cases. The exact conditions are on the state lottery page linked in our sources.

South Dakota Lottery has no mail, phone or internet sales; the app is for claims of $101 to $5,000.

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By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Privacy. Winner anonymity is Allowed in some cases. Check the threshold and process on the lottery’s claim page before you sign the ticket.
Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 0%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
Taxes. South Dakota does not tax lottery prizes at the state level. Federal withholding of 24% still applies above $5,000.
Online. South Dakota Lottery has no mail, phone or internet sales; the app is for claims of $101 to $5,000.

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How old do you have to be to play the lottery in South Dakota?: You must be 18 or older to buy a South Dakota lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in South Dakota?: 180 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Does South Dakota tax lottery winnings?: South Dakota does not tax lottery prizes at the state level. Federal withholding of 24% still applies above $5,000.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in South Dakota?: Allowed in some cases. The exact conditions are on the state lottery page linked in our sources.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in South Dakota?: South Dakota Lottery has no mail, phone or internet sales; the app is for claims of $101 to $5,000.

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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