Direct Answer
South Carolina has a state lottery but no casinos, regulated sports betting, or pari-mutuel horse racing. Legalization bills have not advanced.
Status by category
| Sports Betting | Not Legal |
| Online Casino | Not Legal |
| Lottery | Legal |
| Horse Racing | Not Legal |
| Tribal Gaming | Not Legal |
Detailed overview
The state constitution restricts most forms of gambling. Casino cruise ships operating from coastal ports are the main commercial gaming activity.
Recent updates
- Sports betting study commissions have not produced enacted legislation.