South Carolina

Last updated: 3/13/2026

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Home game poker is a gray area in South Carolina, as the state has no clear social gambling exception and its gambling prohibition is broad. There are no commercial casinos or card rooms in the state.

Home Games

Gray Area

South Carolina does not have a clear social gambling exception. While private home games for modest stakes are not typically prosecuted, the gambling prohibition is broad.

Conditions

No rake or house cut
Game should be in a private setting
Keep stakes modest

Age: 18+Confidence: low

Charitable Gaming

Not Permitted

South Carolina does not have a charitable gaming framework that includes poker. Charitable gaming is extremely limited.

License: Not requiredConfidence: medium

Commercial Poker

Not Permitted

South Carolina does not have commercial casinos or card rooms. No tribal gaming operations exist in the state.

Confidence: high