Online casinos in South Carolina: 37 sweepstakes casinos you can play
37 of the 37 casinos we review accept players in South Carolina, ranked by our rating, the same way as the rest of the site.
Availability comes from each casino's own published terms, not from us. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the casino's own terms page before you sign up.
Sweepstakes casinos in South Carolina
South Carolina is fully open: all 37 sweepstakes casinos we review accept players here, one of 16 states where that is true.
- Top rated that accept South Carolina: WOW Vegas (4.6), Casino Click (4.4), Lucky Bunny (4.4).
- Most free Sweeps Coins at sign-up here: Yay Casino, 12 SC free, worth about $12. All of them are ranked on free Sweeps Coins, no deposit.
- Daily free coins: 32 of the 37 casinos open to South Carolina pay a daily login bonus.
- Nearby states (South): Alabama 34, Arkansas 37, Delaware 15, Florida 35, Georgia 34, Kentucky 26, Louisiana 3, Maryland 23, Mississippi 36, North Carolina 37, Oklahoma 0, Tennessee 3, Texas 37, Virginia 37, West Virginia 26 of 37 casinos.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in South Carolina?
We found no law in South Carolina aimed specifically at online sweepstakes casinos in the state's official sources, as of October 2026. Sweepstakes casinos operate under general promotion rules, which rely on a free way to enter, and 10 states have passed laws against them since 2025, so this can change.
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Tax on sweepstakes prizes in South Carolina
Prizes you redeem from Sweeps Coins count as income. The IRS says a prize from a drawing or other event must be included in your income on your federal return, wherever you live.
South Carolina taxes income at two rates from 2026 under Act 110 of 2026: 1.99% below $30,000 of taxable income and a top rate of 5.21%, down from 6% in 2025.
Sources, checked October 2026: IRS Publication 525, prizes and awards; SC Information Letter #26-20, South Carolina Department of Revenue. Rates change most years. This is a summary, not tax advice.
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Sweepstakes casinos in South Carolina: common questions
- Are sweepstakes casinos legal in South Carolina?
- We found no law in South Carolina aimed specifically at online sweepstakes casinos in the state's official sources, as of October 2026. They operate under general promotion rules, and laws in this area are changing quickly.
- Which sweepstakes casinos accept players in South Carolina?
- 37 of the 37 casinos we review accept South Carolina players, going by each operator's own published terms. The highest rated are WOW Vegas, Casino Click, Lucky Bunny, Mega Bonanza and Spree.
- Do you have to buy coins to play in South Carolina?
- No. Sweepstakes casinos are free to play and no purchase is necessary. Each one has to publish a free method of entry, usually a daily bonus or a postal request.
- How old do you have to be to play in South Carolina?
- At least 18. Some operators on this page set 21 instead, and their own terms say so.
- Is WOW Vegas available in South Carolina?
- Yes. WOW Vegas accepts South Carolina players under its own published terms.
- Is Casino Click available in South Carolina?
- Yes. Casino Click accepts South Carolina players under its own published terms.
- Which South Carolina casino has the biggest sign-up offer?
- Yay Casino, with 12 SC free at sign-up, worth about $12. That is the most of any casino open to South Carolina players, read from each operator's own sweepstakes rules.