South Carolina online sports betting laws

Despite its anti-gambling stance, South Carolina has taken a soft approach regarding Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). Although the state has never officially passed legislation authorizing or regulating DFS operators, neither has it taken any legal action against DFS operators. Thus, most DFS sites are available for play in South Carolina.

The Carolina Panthers have their training ground in the state, which means they enjoy plenty of support south of the border.

As well as NFL, games on basketball and baseball are also popular, while college football is huge in South Carolina.

The University of South Carolina’s Gamecocks and the Clemson University Tigers are elite outfits who draw massive crowds and generate interest in DFS NCAA games.

Even in a state that would clearly love to pretend there is no such thing as gambling, there is a heartening amount of support for people who develop problems from it.

There should be a focus on responsible gambling, no matter how much or how little goes on. A small minority of bettors do develop problems, so it’s important to emphasize the benefits and desirability of responsible gambling.

This activity is carried out by several agencies in South Carolina:

• The South Carolina Lottery has a host of sound, sensible advice on how to ensure you enjoy a wager without it becoming a problem.

• The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services delivers specialized help for people who suffer from problems, and for their families.

• The National Council on Problem Gambling is, as it suggests, a US-wide service, but it has a focus on South Carolina and pulls together information about the resources available.

For the foreseeable future, you simply can’t. There are no casinos or racetracks in South Carolina, which would be the obvious locations for retail sportsbooks if authorizing legislation passes any time soon.