Proposed Bill Could Make Way For First Casino In South Carolina

The Santee Development Corporation has proposed that the first casino be built in Orangeburg, County.

A new bill could pave the way for South Carolina’s first casino.

The legislation would establish the S.C. Gaming Commission to oversee the approval of casino licenses in rural and economically distressed areas along I-95.

The bill acknowledges that casino gambling may not be suitable for all S.C. communities, but emphasizes that the industry could bring jobs and economic growth to the targeted areas.

The Santee Development Corporation has proposed that the first casino be built in Orangeburg, County at the site of the abandoned Santee Mall Outlet.

The proposed legislation could potentially reshape the state’s economy.

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