Legalized gambling on SC horse races trots out of the paddock to the Senate floor

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 865

Last Updated: 3 days, 1 hour ago

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COLUMBIA — In an attempt to get out of the starting gate legislation that would allow South Carolinians to bet on horse racing through a phone app, proponents are promising to hold the gambling to Palmetto State races only.

And those who want to make a wager must be present at the race to do so.

The Senate Finance Committee voted 12-6 Tuesday to advance the bipartisan proposal, led by Sen. Michael Johnson, R-Tega Cay.

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