Bill > S0362

This bill amends South Carolina's gambling laws by adding a new section that clarifies when a game or competition does not constitute gambling. Specifically, the bill defines an activity as non-gambling if it involves paying an entry fee to participate in an event where skill is the primary factor in determining the outcome, and participants receive a prize that corresponds to their performance. The bill provides several concrete examples of such skill-based events, including professional sports tournaments like PGA golf events, NASCAR races, fishing tournaments, tennis competitions, turkey shoots, and other non-card-based skill games. By creating this legal distinction, the bill aims to prevent skill-based competitive events from being classified as illegal gambling, thus providing legal protection for participants in these types of activities. The new law would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, potentially creating more clarity and legal certainty for skill-based competition organizers and participants in South Carolina.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0362&session=126&summary=B