South Carolina Online Gambling

Can you gamble online in South Carolina?

UNFORTUNATELY for the gamblers of the east coast, South Carolina is behind the curve when it comes to sports betting, with no legislation in place and none expected in the near future. At present, the only legal forms of gambling in the state are the lottery, bingo and raffles. 

The state is something of a backwater in gambling terms, with no casinos, no horse race betting, and the only option outside the lottery is to cross the border. Even then choice is limited, with no online sports betting permitted in either of its neighboring states, with just the two casinos in North Carolina offering retail sports betting.

For legal online gambling you’d have to cross two borders and head for Tennessee, but there are offshore sportsbooks advertising themselves open to US residents, including those in South Carolina, but they are not governed by US law. They offer no consumer protection meaning winning bets may not be paid out, and accounts may be shut down at anytime and any deposits lost.  

Betting in South Carolina

All forms of sports betting are illegal and there have been no moves to even discuss potential legislation since 2019. 

South Carolina Casinos

There are no laws in place to allow access to online casinos with the nearest land-based casino facilities located in North Carolina. Social casinos are an option where you can play most of the games offered at a casino, like roulette and blackjack, but they are free to play and you can’t win money. 

South Carolina Poker and Card Rooms

Online poker is illegal and there are no venues offering legal poker games in the state. 

SC Horse Racing Betting

The state has no race tracks so there are no on-track betting options, and advance-deposit wagering operators like BetAmerica and TVG have been outlawed,

Lottery in South Carolina

The state’s only source of gambling income comes from the lottery, which was established in 2002. Tickets are only sold at licensed lottery retailers and you have to be 18 years old to make a purchase.

South Carolina DFS

While there have been no official moves to outlaw daily fantasy sports games, they operate in a legally gray area, but events operated by the likes of FanDuel, Yahoo Fantasy and DraftKings are open to South Carolina residents.

SC Online Gambling FAQs

Is Online Gambling Legal in SC?

Sports betting is illegal in South Carolina with the lottery, bingo games and raffles the only legal forms of gambling. Casino cruise ships operates out of the state, with gambling permitted when the vessel is three miles into international waters.

Where in SC can I get help with problem gambling?  

Gambling can be enjoyable, but for some it can be problematic. If you’re finding gambling to be a struggle, help is available. South Carolina – National Council on Problem Gambling (ncpgambling.org)