Should Deadwood casinos have to pay taxes on free play on slot machines?
That was the question up before the South Dakota Supreme Court Monday morning.
The First Gold, Mineral Palace and Four Aces are the plaintiffs in the case.
Attorney Sarah Hanson argued this morning that casinos pay taxes on adjusted gross proceeds and there has to be some revenue to meet that definition.
She says the circuit court was wrong when it ruled that the value of free play should be included in that.
The state countered by saying that state regulations say promotional items cannot be deducted from revenue and says the legislature hasn’t created an exemption for coupons.
There’s no word on exactly when the Supreme Court will rule.
