Deadwood, South Dakota, comes together each Father’s Day weekend for Wild Bill Days, a lively celebration packed with Old West reenactments, live music, and fun for the whole family. This annual tradition pays homage to the town’s storied frontier heritage and the legendary Wild Bill Hickok.

Deadwood secures roughly $7 million each year from gaming taxes for historic preservation, while the rest of South Dakota shares only $200,000. The disparity shines a spotlight on how gaming revenues are allocated statewide and raises questions about resource distribution.