Sports Betting in South Carolina
Not LegalBy DawBets · Last verified: April 2026
Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in South Carolina, but 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Not available. Online sports betting is not legal in South Carolina. No active legislation. Conservative legislature has not seriously considered sports betting.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges
Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.
Legislative Status
No active legislation. Conservative legislature has not seriously considered sports betting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in South Carolina?
No. Online sports betting is not currently legal in South Carolina. No active legislation. Conservative legislature has not seriously considered sports betting.
Can I use Kalshi in South Carolina?
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to South Carolina residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Is ProphetX available in South Carolina?
Yes. ProphetX, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange operating under a sweepstakes model, is available to South Carolina residents.
What betting platforms are legally available in South Carolina?
Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not authorized in South Carolina, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Crypto.com Event Contracts) and peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges (Fliff, Rebet, ProphetX, Novig). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.