South Carolina Code 33-57-100. Lotteries or raffles unlawful unless authorized
(1) Chapter 150 of Title 59, the Education Lottery;
(2) Article 24, Chapter 21 of Title 12, Charitable Bingo; or
(3) Chapter 57 of Title 33, Nonprofit Raffles for Charitable Purposes.
(B) It is the intent of the General Assembly that only qualified tax-exempt entities, which are organized and operated for charitable purposes and which dedicate raffle proceeds to charitable purposes, shall operate and conduct raffles as authorized by this chapter.
(C)(1) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to allow electronic gambling devices or machines of any types, slot machines, video poker or similar electronic play devices, or to change or alter in any manner the prohibitions regarding video poker or similar electronic play devices in Chapter 21 of Title 12 and Chapter 19 of Title 16.
(2) No person shall conduct a fundraising event commonly known and operated as a "casino night", "Las Vegas night", or "Monte Carlo night" involving live individuals playing roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat, or other card games, or dice games, unless the event is conducted only for entertainment purposes and no prizes, financial rewards, or incentives are received by players.
(3) No events with an electronic device or machine, slot machines, electronic video gaming devices, wagering on live sporting events, or simulcast broadcasts of horse races are authorized.
(D) Except for raffles conducted by the South Carolina Lottery Commission pursuant to Chapter 150 of Title 59 or Charitable Bingo authorized by Article 24, Chapter 21 of Title 12, the provisions of this chapter provide the sole means by which activities associated with conducting raffles are authorized. The provisions of this chapter must be narrowly construed to ensure that tax-exempt entities conducting a nonprofit raffle pursuant to this chapter are in strict compliance with the requirements of this chapter.