Casino
May 25, 2026
Dark and Devious Scheme”: Three Indicted in Fatal Casino Kidnapping Case
Three people from South Carolina have been indicted in relation to what federal prosecutors describe as a deadly interstate kidnapping and robbery scheme that started at a casino in North Carolina and ended with a homicide across state lines. A federal grand jury in Greenville returned the ten-count indictment against 33-year-old E.M.R., 42-year-old J.T.L., and […]
Lottery
May 22, 2026
South Carolina Man Turns Grocery Trip into $500K Payday
A lucky man from South Carolina has won $500,000 from the South Carolina Education Lottery while on an unassuming trip to buy a loaf of bread. The lucky winner spoke with lottery representatives about his win, saying that it felt “surreal.” The Man Certainly “Got that Bread” According to the SC Education Lottery, the winner […]
Lottery
May 14, 2026
Instant Karma: Man Returns $500 Lottery Ticket, Wins $586K
Call it instant karma, because the story of a man who returned a $500 lottery ticket definitely feels like a good deed rewarded by fate. This is precisely what happened in the case of a South Carolina man who saw himself win $586,000 from the lottery weeks after he had returned the ticket to its […]
Legal
April 22, 2026
SC Business Under Fire for Offering Arcades Violating the Gaming Laws
Business owners in South Carolina are taking Dave & Buster’s to court, alleging that some of the machines it offered violated the state’s gambling laws. The plaintiffs seek restitution of the money players lost to these games. South Carolina Organization Was Displeased with Dave & Buster’s Machines The lawsuit was filed by SC Citizens For […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Lexington County Man Faces Illegal Gambling Charges after Devices Found at Home
Lexington County police and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division have arrested one W. L. H. Sr., 51, whom they suspect has been running an illegal gambling operation. The arrest was conducted on March 9, 2026, and the man was immediately charged with possession of an illegal gambling machine, described as “unlawful possession and operation […]
Industry
January 16, 2026
South Carolina Casino Legalization Efforts Face Renewed Resistance
Efforts to bring commercial casino gambling to South Carolina are once again facing stiff resistance as religious groups step up their opposition. As lawmakers are debating whether to loosen the state’s long-standing restrictions and tap into the significant tax benefits of legalized gambling, religious leaders are lobbying to keep the status quo. Gambling Could Lead […]
Lottery
December 5, 2025
South Carolina Education Lottery Player Wins $500K from Scratcher
A lucky player in South Carolina has turned a small birthday treat into an unforgettable birthday present after winning half a million dollars from the lottery. The lottery enthusiast in question said that he was extremely happy and excited about the opportunities this win has opened. Myrtle Beach Player Wins $500K According to South Carolina […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Police Facing Lawsuit by ex-South Carolina Coroner after Raid on a Poker Game
Last year, Gary Watts, a former Richland County coroner, was arrested alongside some of his friends for hosting organized poker games, reported WIS News back in 2024. Now he is suing both the Irmo Police Department as well as the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. What the police called busting an illegal gambling den Watts […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
Former South Carolina Coroner Sues Police over Poker Raid, Says SLED Is in the Wrong
Gary Miller Watts, who served as county coroner for 20 years until 2020, is suing his local police department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) following his 2024 arrest during a raid on what authorities described as an underground poker game. Coroner Sues SLED Claiming Police Misinterpreted the Law Watts was arrested in […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
New Proposal Seeks to Legalize Casinos in South Carolina
Newly proposed legislation seeks to revitalize one out of three counties across South Carolina by bringing casino gambling. As with any legislation, its success depends on the support of lawmakers but if the new proposal gets a green light, it may bring a game-changer $1 billion casino project to Orangeburg county. Another Push for Casino […]
