H4129

Gambling, exceptions

Chamber Passed·5/8/25

South Carolina H4129 clarifies that certain skill-based games and events are not considered gambling.

South Carolina H4129 amends the state code to specify that individuals who pay a fee to participate in games, activities, or events where skill predominates over chance are not engaging in gambling. This includes PGA tournaments, NASCAR events, tennis tournaments, turkey shoots, and non-card-based skill games. The bill defines these activities and ensures that receiving a prize proportionate to one's skill does not constitute gambling. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 99–9 · May 8, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

99 Yea

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9 Nay

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12 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

3:00 AM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 631, 694, 723, 751, 3556, 3557, 4129

Feb 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 362, 631, 723, 751, 4129

History

May 8, 2025

House

Read third time and sent to Senate

May 8, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

May 8, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary