Isn’t it time to legalize gambling in South Carolina?
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So the only legal casinos in SC are based on ships? https://www.casinos.us/south-carolina/#map
I thought sure there must be an Indian casino in the state. Like in the Catawba area.
I thought sure there must be an Indian casino in the state. Like in the Catawba area.
I remember being on jury duty back when poker machines were legal and the "got hooked poker machines" defense was the most common ploy of defense attorneys the week I served. True or not in those cases, society was only enhanced by banning poker machines.
The tribe claimed the territory extended, conveniently, just accross the NC state line, magically.
They are building the permament building now for the Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain NC.
Its been operating out of trailers for a couple of years now.
Interesting.The tribe claimed the territory extended, conveniently, just accross the NC state line, magically.
They are building the permament building now for the Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain NC.
Its been operating out of trailers for a couple of years now.
We have legalized gambling. It’s called the education lottery 
I didn't vote in the poll becaue I no longer live in S.C., but I remember when you couldn't go into a C-store without a corner of the place devoted to video gaming. It was a blight on the state and I was glad to see it go away.
Gambling is fine for those who want to participate. It needs to be in places that are for that purpose only, not co-mingled in public spaces that otherwise aren't suitable for it.
Very valid point. All the lights and jingling sounds in public places make it beguiling to young people who shouldn't even be thinking about gambling for money.
I mean, I played marbles for keeps out in the yard, but that symbolism didn't incline me toward gambling and I never became a gambler. Video poker in front of me all the time when I was that age might have had a different effect, especially if I had spent hours waiting on my daddy while he sat on a stool feeding quarters.
And some people place bets online now and supposedly not able to do it in SC.We have legalized gambling. It’s called the education lottery
I used to play the pinball games (no flippers) back in the 70's that paid off. Remember those?