States / South Carolina / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in South Carolina?
No. In South Carolina, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 11, 2026).
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Not authorized | H.3625 (SC Sports Wagering Act, prefiled Dec. 2024) would create an 8-license online market taxed at 12.5% of AGR and set min age 18; heard by a House Ways and Means subcommittee in April 2025 with no vote. Senate companion S.444 received a 2026 committee hearing but no vote. Rep. Chris Murphy, the bill's chief sponsor, resigned his seat in January 2026.[1],[2],[3] | ||
| Sports (retail) | Not authorized | No statute authorizes retail sports wagering; general prohibitions on betting/bookmaking (§16-19-130) and gaming (§16-19-40) apply. H.3625/S.444 (2025-2026) would legalize but have not passed.[1],[2] |
Rules
- Wagering on college sports allowed at all
- No · No sports wagering of any kind is currently authorized.[1]
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Sources
- S.C. Code of Laws, Title 16, Chapter 19 — Gambling and Lotteries · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- H.3625, South Carolina Sports Wagering Act (2025-2026 session) · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- South Carolina Sports Betting Bill Advances as Lawmakers Push for 2026 Framework · retrieved Oct 10, 2026