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Online gambling in South Carolina: what is legal

South Carolina has no regulated online gambling. Online casino games, online poker and sports betting are all illegal, and there are no commercial casinos. The state lottery sells draw games and scratch cards through licensed shops only, not online. Sweepstakes casinos are neither banned nor licensed by state law, and no legislative effort to change the wider gambling picture is currently advancing.

Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.

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Who regulates gambling in South Carolina

South Carolina Education Lottery

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South Carolina: quick answers

Is online casino legal in South Carolina?

No. Online casino is not legal in South Carolina. Online casinos are not legal for real-money play.

Is online sports betting legal in South Carolina?

No. Online sports betting is not legal in South Carolina. Sports betting is not legal online or in person.

Is online poker legal in South Carolina?

No. Online poker is not legal in South Carolina. No law authorises real-money online poker.

Is buying lottery tickets online legal in South Carolina?

No. Buying lottery tickets online is not legal in South Carolina. Tickets cannot be bought online; retail only.

Is a sweepstakes casino legal in South Carolina?

A sweepstakes casino is not banned in South Carolina, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No state ban or licensing for sweepstakes casinos.