South Dakota
Visitors edge up to all-time high in South Dakota
Jan. 21, 2026
South Dakota’s tourism activity hit another record in 2025.
According to results of an annual study conducted by Tourism Economics, 14.97 million visitors traveled to and within South Dakota in 2025, an increase of 0.38 percent from 2024.
Those visitors spent a record $5.16 billion, representing a 1.1 percent increase over 2024 and reinforcing tourism’s role as a stable contributor to the state’s economy.
“Tourism’s impact extends far beyond visitor spending,” Gov. Larry Rhoden said in a statement. “This industry supports jobs, strengthens local communities and provides meaningful tax relief for South Dakota families. These results highlight tourism’s essential role in sustaining one of the strongest state economies in the nation.”
In 2025, the tourism industry accounted for 4.7 percent of the state’s total economy. Visitor activity generated $2.3 billion in household income for South Dakotans, supporting 59,145 jobs statewide.
“The tourism industry faced real challenges in 2025, from economic uncertainty to evolving travel behaviors, yet South Dakota continued to be resilient,” said James Hagen, secretary of the Department of Tourism.
“That resilience speaks to the appeal of our destinations, the dedication of our tourism partners and the incredible experiences our state offers visitors year-round.”
Travel South Dakota credits consistent domestic travel demand, an increase in day-trip visitors and continued interest in the state’s outdoor and cultural experiences as key contributors to the industry’s success in 2025. This is further supported by recreation leading spending growth, increasing 4 percent year over year, the department said.
Tourism activity also generated $406.1 million in state and local tax revenue, representing 16.5 percent of all state sales tax collections.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Feb. 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
11-18-39-43-67, Mega Ball: 23
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
03-04-13-28-42, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Feb. 26, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
03-14-22-50-57, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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