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South Carolina Casino FAQs
What is the minimum legal gambling age in South Carolina?
To play the lottery, the minimum age to gamble is 18. You must be 21 to join a casino cruise.
Is gambling legal in South Carolina?
Gambling is highly restricted in South Carolina. There is a state lottery and it is permissible to play bingo. Charity games are heavily restricted though and social gambling is illegal. There are no casinos, sportsbetting, poker or racing. The only casino option is a cruise ship.
Are the gambling rules in South Carolina likely to change anytime soon?
It doesn’t seem likely to happen anytime soon. However, the Palmetto Forum for Gaming Studies have met to discuss legalizing casinos. Online casinos operated in the state are not on the horizon either, but many offshore casinos will accept US players.