South Carolina State Gambling Law

How many terrestrial casino sites are in existence today in South Carolina?  In truth, today’s gambler cannot find a single gambling site on land within the boundaries of South Carolina because they are not permitted on land in the state.  According to South Carolina’s penal code 16.19.40, there can be no gambling sites or devices in operation within the boundaries of South Carolina and horse wagering endeavors are only permissible for off track betting at the Springdale Course Track, as well as on the Colonial Cup and the Colonial International Steeplechase.  Dice gaming, table games with letters, and social gambling are also not permissible in “The Palmetto State.”

What is even worse is that while there are several casino gambling boats in the state of South Carolina, they too will soon be banned.  Currently, gambling hopefuls have been heading to the Big M Casino in Little River, the Diamond Casino Cruise, and the SunCruz Casino in Myrtle Beach to enjoy what little gaming action there is to be had in the state.  Yet, in 2007, South Carolina’s lawmakers decided to ban the casino boats and the boats will no longer be able to operate in Horry County after 2011.  In a decision that was actually two years in the making, the county council passed the law to ban casino boats, but had to give the boats a grace period to remove the operations from the county.  Soon there will not only be no casinos on land, but the waterways surrounding South Carolina will also be emptied of boats offering of any type of gaming options.

Thankfully, there are virtual casinos online that residents of “The Palmetto State” can access.  Interestingly enough, as strict as the state is in creating laws about physical and water based establishments, currently the South Carolina resident can play casino games online without having to worry that he or she is breaking any laws.  Slots of every variety and theme imaginable, poker, Craps, American Roulette, European Roulette, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Red Dog, Let it Ride, Baccarat, Keno, Caribbean Stud Poker, and Casino War are some of the superb gaming options that South Carolina residents can thoroughly enjoy at their leisure.  Sign up at Internet casinos is an amazingly simple and fast process.  Downloadable and online options for gaming are presented to every player, and a player can set up an account quickly.  This means fast access to all the games that are simply not offered anywhere in “The Palmetto State.”