S.0362

Gambling

Introduced·2/19/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0362 clarifies that participation in skill-based games is not considered gambling.

South Carolina S0362 amends the state's gambling laws by adding a new section that specifies a person who pays a fee to participate in a game, activity, or event where skill predominates over chance is not considered gambling. This includes events like PGA Tournaments, NASCAR events, fishing tournaments, tennis events, and other non-card-based skill games. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 10

12:00 AM

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

History

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary