In South Carolina, online bingo is not currently legal. However, this could change in the future as the state legislature considers a bill that would legalize internet bingo.
If this bill is passed, it would be the first time in South Carolina that bingo was legalized through legislation instead of through a court ruling.
Currently, online bingo is considered illegal gambling in South Carolina. This means that operators of online bingo sites could be subject to criminal and civil penalties if they are caught playing the game.
However, if the proposed bill passes and is signed into law, operators of online bingo sites would not be subject to criminal or civil penalties as long as they meet certain requirements.
The requirements that would have to be met in order for an online bingo site to operate legally in South Carolina are as follows:
The site must be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
The site must have a valid license from the National Association of Gaming Commissioners.
All players must be residents of South Carolina.
All players must be over 18 years old.
No cash prizes can exceed $1,000 per player per day.
No more than 30% of all revenue generated by the site can come from wagers placed on games other than bingo.
The site must have a mechanism in place to ensure that all funds deposited into player accounts are immediately available for withdrawal.
The proposed bill has garnered some opposition from gambling advocates who argue that online gambling is more addictive than traditional gambling and can lead to financial problems for players. However, proponents of the bill argue that it will provide an additional source of revenue for state governments and help reduceictions to traditional forms of gambling. If the proposed bill is passed and becomes law, it will be the first time in South Carolina that internet bingo has been legalized through legislation instead of through a court ruling.
