The odds of SC legalizing more gambling could change with next governor

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 2,316

Last Updated: 11 hours, 3 minutes ago

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COLUMBIA — Whether South Carolina legalizes sports betting, authorizes a casino, or welcomes back video gaming could come down to who replaces Gov. Henry McMaster in the Governor’s Mansion.

In a crowded gubernatorial field of three Democrats and five Republicans, gambling provides voters a distinction between candidates on each party’s primary ballot.

Just one candidate left in the race supports opening a casino in South Carolina. Three other Republicans and a Democrat oppose …

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