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South Carolina In-Person Casinos (2026)

Restricted: Essentially prohibited. No commercial or tribal casinos and no card rooms; among the most restrictive states.

RestrictedVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Essentially prohibited. No commercial or tribal casinos and no card rooms; among the most restrictive states. The SC Education Lottery is the only broadly legal gambling; limited "casino boat" cruises to international waters operate from some ports.

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