Quick answer: The South Dakota Lottery runs one in-state draw game — Dakota Cash, 5 numbers from 35, drawn Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 PM Central — alongside Lotto America, Powerball and Mega Millions. South Dakota has no state income tax, allows winners to stay anonymous, and gives 180 days to claim.
South Dakota lottery games and draw times
| Game | Format | Draw time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Cash | 5 from 35 | 10:00 PM CT | Wed, Sat |
| Lotto America | 5 from 52 + Star Ball | 10:15 PM ET | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Powerball | 5 from 69 + Powerball | 10:59 PM ET | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Mega Millions | 5 from 70 + Mega Ball | 11:00 PM ET | Tue, Fri |
South Dakota is a small-population state with a correspondingly lean line-up: no daily Pick 3, no Cash POP, no keno draw game. What it does have is video lottery, which is a separate machine-based product and not a drawing.
What is Dakota Cash?
The state's own rolling jackpot game. Pick five numbers from 1 to 35 for $1, drawn twice a week. The top prize starts small and rolls until it is hit — recently around $46,000. With a 35-number pool the jackpot odds are 1 in 324,632, which is in a different league from any national game.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | Jackpot (rolling, recently ~$46,000) |
| 4 of 5 | $100 |
| 3 of 5 | $3 |
| 2 of 5 | $1 |
Why South Dakota is a good state to hold a winning ticket in
- No state income tax. Nothing is withheld at state level — only the federal 24% above $5,000.
- Anonymity is allowed. South Dakota lets winners keep their names out of public releases, which puts it in a minority of states.
- 180 days to claim, and lottery proceeds go to property tax relief and the state General Fund.
- Minimum age 18.
Between the zero tax rate and the anonymity provision, South Dakota ranks among the more favourable states for a large win — see our best states to buy lottery tickets comparison.
Quick answers
What lottery games does South Dakota have?
Dakota Cash, Lotto America, Powerball and Mega Millions, plus scratch tickets and video lottery.
What time is the Dakota Cash drawing?
10:00 PM Central on Wednesday and Saturday.
Does South Dakota tax lottery winnings?
No. South Dakota has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies.
Can South Dakota lottery winners remain anonymous?
Yes. South Dakota permits winners to keep their identity private.
Bottom line
One twice-weekly state game with genuinely reachable odds, three multi-state games, no state tax and the right to stay anonymous. See all South Dakota lottery results or check Dakota Cash tonight.
Games, draw times and state rules verified against Lottery Atlas data, September 2026. Play responsibly — 1-800-GAMBLER.
