Should South Carolina legalize betting on horse racing? Take our poll
Two South Caroina legislators are pushing a proposal to allow horse race betting in the state, through phone apps.
State Sen. Katrina Shealy, R-Lexington, and state Rep. Russell Ott, D-Calhoun, want to allow advanced deposit wagering, on sites like Twinspires, where people can bet on horse races across the country.
Taxes on wagers and fees on operators would pay for grants to help the $1.9 billion equine industry in the state.
“I’m not saying lets open up a big horse race track and have live gambling,” Shealy said, “but people are already doing it and the state of South Carolina is just not getting money for it.”
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This story was originally published March 8, 2022 at 4:49 PM.
