SC law legalizes pinball for youth, ending decades-old prohibition

The law was never enforced, but supporters said it caused anxiety for otherwise rule-abiding business owners.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,087

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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COLUMBIA — For the first time in nearly 70 years, children and teenagers in South Carolina can legally play pinball.

A law the governor signed last month removed the arcade game from the list of so-called status offenses outlawed for anyone under the age of 18, following a decade-long effort. The original ban was never enforced, but it remained a source of anxiety for law-abiding business owners, supporters of the bill said.

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