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South Carolina lawmakers weigh online sports betting bill with 12.5% levy

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South Carolina lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 444, which would establish a state wagering authority and permit up to eight licensed online sports betting operators, reportedly. The proposal would tax betting revenue at 12.5%; Governor Henry McMaster has opposed gambling expansion and is expected to veto the bill if it reaches him.

Operators would face a proposed limit of eight licences and a 12.5% levy if South Carolina approves the bill.

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Alan Wilson backs online sports betting with safeguards in South Carolina

It was reported that Republican gubernatorial nominee Alan Wilson supports online sports betting with safeguards in South Carolina. The outlet said neither of the two nominees ruled out legal gambling.

Alan Wilson, the Republican nominee for governor of South Carolina and the state's attorney general, supports legalising online sports betting with safeguards, while his Democratic opponent, state representative Jermaine Johnson of Richland County, wants the question put to voters first. Neither nominee has ruled out legal gambling, according to a report. The two are scheduled to debate on Tuesday.

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