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provide funding for advertising that addresses the negative aspects of gambling.

HB1253 allocates state funding to pay for advertising campaigns that warn the public about gambling's harmful effects and risks. The bill directs money toward these anti-gambling ads as a public health measure to inform South Dakotans about the dangers of problem gambling.

clarify certain provisions regarding the regulation of limited gaming in Deadwood, South Dakota.

SB 26 clarifies how limited gaming operations in Deadwood are regulated by refining existing rules about licensing, operations, and oversight of casinos and gambling establishments. The bill addresses ambiguities in current law to ensure consistent enforcement and clearer requirements for gaming license holders. These clarifications help both regulators and casino operators understand their rights and responsibilities under South Dakota's limited gaming framework.

Recognizing the deleterious effects of gambling and video lottery.

HR 1006 is a resolution that expresses the Legislature's concern about the harmful effects of gambling and video lottery on individuals and communities in South Dakota. This is a statement of position rather than a law change—it does not alter any existing gambling regulations or restrictions, but instead calls attention to problems like addiction and financial hardship that the Legislature recognizes as resulting from gambling activities.