Commission Members

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming has a five member commission consisting of citizens of South Dakota, all of whom shall be appointed by the Governor of the state of South Dakota.  The commission is responsible for the promulgation of rules and regulations governing limited betting in the State of South Dakota.

Ralph "Chip" Kemnitz, Chairman
Philip, South Dakota
11/02 - Present
 

Michael P. Ortner, Vice-Chairman
Hot Springs, South Dakota
12/02 - Present
 

Karen Crew, Commissioner
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
04/09 - Present

Karl Fischer, Commissioner
Fort Pierre, South Dakota
12/03 - Present
 

Rita Thompson, Commissioner
Buffalo, South Dakota
4/06-Present