S.C. lawmakers to argue for and against allowing a casino in state
COLUMBIA, S.C. - This week, lawmakers in Columbia are once again discussing a House bill that would allow the building of South Carolina’s very first casino.
The bill is specifically designed to bring economic development to the Santee area. This is a place where businesses development is slow and people need more jobs.
However, Santee is a retirement community with many religious groups who are wary of gambling and the uptick in crime they believe is associated with casinos.
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The full bill would establish a state gaming commission that would allow for casino licenses in certain underdeveloped areas of the state to generate tax revenue.
However, this bill has an uphill climb with Gov. Henry McMaster already saying he’s against gambling and that the state can find better ways to increase tax revenues.
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