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South Carolina Senate committee advances online horse betting bill

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South Carolina’s Senate Finance Committee advanced the Equine Advancement Act to the Senate floor, according to the report. The committee voted 12–6 for the proposal, which would permit app-based bets on races in the state only from people physically present at an event. The bill still faces legislative hurdles and an expected veto from Governor Henry McMaster.

Operators would need to meet proposed location and race restrictions if South Carolina enacts the measure.

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