A prominent South Carolina lawmaker this week proposed a constitutional amendment that could legalize sports betting, casino gaming, and parimutuel betting on horse racing.'
Sports betting isn't legal in South Carolina, but Democratic Rep. J. Todd Rutherford, the House minority leader, wants legalized wagering to be voted on by the state’s residents.
NEW: A South Carolina lawmaker has proposed a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting, casino gambling and pari-mutuel betting on horse races. Ballot question for voters.
The sponsor is J. Todd Rutherford, the House minority leader.