Lottery
February 13, 2023
South Carolina Man Donates $150K Powerball Winnings
The unnamed individual said that he was very happy to hit a jackpot but confirmed that he had no intentions of keeping the money. Instead, he wanted to donate his winnings. The person, who is from Greenville, bought his winning ticket at the GT Express Mart. His win came during the January 16 drawing and […]
Legal
January 11, 2023
SC Bill Would Amend the Constitution and Allow Legislature to Legalize Gambling
However, the passage of the new amendment would not actually make gambling activities legal on its own. Instead, it would allow the state legislature to have a say in this regard and vote for it. The Bill, Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary The new bill that has the support of representative Todd Rutherford […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
South Carolina Illegal Gambling Organization Sentenced in Court
The US Attorney’s Office of the District of South Carolina said in a press release that the illegal gambling organization uncovered by the joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was sentenced in court. Selling Unlicensed Gambling Machines Bubba Technology Group, LLC, operating as an illegal gambling […]
Sports
April 25, 2022
South Carolina HB 5277 Proposes Terms for the Legalization of Sports Betting
As the US sports betting industry continues to grow, more and more states show interest in launching their own markets. South Carolina continues to consider the legalization of sports wagering. HB 5277 Seeks to Legalize Sports Betting A new measure has been introduced in South Carolina as the state seeks to launch its own sports […]
Legal
March 10, 2022
South Carolinians Could Soon Bet on Horse Races Online Via Apps
Representative Russell Ott of the 93rd district of the South Carolina House of Representatives has proposed a bill that could make online horse racing bets legal in the state. The gambling proposal is centered around the idea of raising money to serve the needs of equestrian-based programs in SC. If it would pass, the bill […]
Sports
February 16, 2022
South Carolina Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Sports Betting
Over 30 million American sports fans wagered on Sunday’s highly anticipated Super Bowl LVI, but this service was unavailable to South Carolina residents as betting remains illegal in this state. This is something that lawmakers are looking to change as Richland County’s Todd Rutherford has filed a new bill. The Bill Supports Several Forms of […]
Sports
February 14, 2022
Joe Cunningham Supports Sports Betting Legalization in South Carolina
In a Thursday tweet, Joe Cunningham, the gubernatorial candidate for South Carolina, has expressed his support for sports betting. Talking to his followers, he stated that it is time for the industry to become legal and reap all of the benefits that come with it. The Amount of Money Cannot Be Passed In his tweet, […]
Industry
December 29, 2021
New US Defense Bill Includes Protection for Catawba Nation Casino
If there were any chance, even the slightest, that a South Carolina tribe’s construction of a casino in North Carolina could face a new challenge, it has been eliminated. Federal law now recognizes a bill that supports the Two Kings Casino project of the Catawba Indian Nation. POTUS Protects Tribal Casino Project President Joe Biden […]
Legal
December 23, 2021
Fight to Stop South Carolina Tribe’s Casino in North Carolina Comes to an End
Congress has confirmed, through the passage of a bill, that the US Department of Interior (DOI) can legally take 17 acres of Cleveland County, NC, land into trust for the Catawba tribe. With that, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) can no longer try to prevent the South Carolina-based tribe from expanding into North […]
Legal
August 19, 2021
Three Men Sentenced for Illegal Gambling in Georgia
A man running illegal gambling operations for over a decade and his two associates were sentenced to probation and forfeiture after pleading guilty in court. Starting as an Illegal Bookie The case, investigated by the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigations, discovered that Grady Brandon Mobley, a 44-year old resident of Waynsboro, GA, operated as an […]