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A Goose Creek woman is facing charges of illegal gaming after authorities found dozens of gambling computers at two businesses.More >>
A Goose Creek woman is facing charges of illegal gaming after authorities found dozens of gambling computers at two businesses.More >>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House has approved a bill that supporters say clarifies that sweepstakes machines are illegal video gambling.
The measure approved Wednesday is meant to close loopholes that business owners cite to operate so-called sweepstakes cafes. Another vote would send it to the governor. The Senate passed it in January.
The vote comes a week after 50 people were arrested in South Carolina and other states as part of an investigation into a Florida-based charity accused of running gambling parlors with computer slot-machine-style games. Investigators say the group's executives gave little to veterans and lavished millions on themselves.
Attorneys say the group ran legal sweepstakes, much like contests sponsored by fast-food restaurants or retailers.
That's the same argument used by supporters of sweepstakes cafes in South Carolina.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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South Carolina State University trustees have offered new president Thomas Elzey a salary of $330,000 a year, but several trustees say that is too much money.More >>
South Carolina State University trustees have offered new president Thomas Elzey a salary of $330,000 a year, but several trustees say that is too much money.More >>
South Carolina's highest court says some sex offenders should have the chance to challenge a ruling ordering them to be electronically monitored for life.More >>
South Carolina's highest court says some sex offenders should have the chance to challenge a ruling ordering them to be electronically monitored for life.More >>
South Carolina's highest court says some sex offenders should have the chance to challenge a ruling ordering them to be electronically monitored for life.More >>
Senators have advanced a measure to keep government running at current levels if legislators can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.More >>
Senators have advanced a measure to keep government running at current levels if legislators can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.More >>
