Location: South Carolina
Legislative push is on for sports betting in South Carolina
With the 30th running of the Fall Steeplechase in Aiken just days away, there’s a fresh push to keep sports wagering at the top of... more
Catawbas to elect new chief; candidates talk North Carolina’s Two Kings Casino
Two distant cousins, both of whom have served in leadership roles for South Carolina’s only federally recognized Indian tribe, are vying to... more
Sports betting on the clock in statehouses
As state legislatures continue to ponder gaming expansion, “a majority of these bodies are hitting their home stretch,” declared B Global... more
South Carolina: Horse gambling beats long odds; passes House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It seemed like quite the longshot when this year started — a bill to expand gambling in conservative South Carolina... more
Long a political non-starter in South Carolina, push for online sports betting now appears serious
For years, gambling bills have been dead on arrival in the South Carolina Statehouse. But it seems the odds might be shifting this session.... more
South Carolina’s horse industry needs help. Is legalizing gambling the right bet?
In the 1970s and ’80s, Frank “Goree” Smith had to turn horses away from his stables in rural Orangeburg County. There just wasn’t room.... more
Online racetrack betting bill out of the gate in South Carolina statehouse
South Carolina horse breeders and trainers say they’re locked in a losing race with other states, putting their business and historic... more
Analyst sees legislative “buzzsaw” for gaming
Pronouncing the current spate of legislative initiatives involving gaming expansion “interesting and exciting,” B Global founder Brendan... more
Catawba Nation expected to cut ties with casino partner amid federal scrutiny
Amid major leadership changes, South Carolina’s only major Native American tribe is expected to cut ties with the company that helps... more
South Carolina lawmaker proposes amendment to legalize sports betting
A prominent South Carolina lawmaker this week proposed a constitutional amendment that could legalize sports betting, casino gaming, and... more


