Sports Betting in South Carolina
Not LegalBy DawBets · Last verified: November 2026
Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in South Carolina, but 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 2 sweepstakes sportsbooks remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Not available. Online sports betting is not legal in South Carolina. S. 444, an online-only bill with up to eight operators at a 12.5% tax, got a Senate subcommittee hearing in February 2026 but no vote, and died with the 2025-26 session. Gov. Henry McMaster opposes gambling expansion.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.
Legislative Status
S. 444, an online-only bill with up to eight operators at a 12.5% tax, got a Senate subcommittee hearing in February 2026 but no vote, and died with the 2025-26 session. Gov. Henry McMaster opposes gambling expansion.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in South Carolina?
No. Online sports betting is not currently legal in South Carolina. S. 444, an online-only bill with up to eight operators at a 12.5% tax, got a Senate subcommittee hearing in February 2026 but no vote, and died with the 2025-26 session. Gov. Henry McMaster opposes gambling expansion.
Can I use Kalshi in South Carolina?
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to South Carolina residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Is ProphetX available in South Carolina?
Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to South Carolina residents.
What betting platforms are legally available in South Carolina?
Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in South Carolina, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Fliff, Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.