Gambling In South Carolina

While gambling is not permitted in South Carolina, that does not mean that you will not be able to find a casino to go gambling in South Carolina. The explanation behind this paradox is the fact that there are two casino boats which regularly dock at shore, and then sail out three miles into international waters where it is once again legal to take part in gambling activities. You will of course have to wait until you reach this zone to start gambling, and you also cannot depart until the boat is scheduled to return to shore, but these are small inconveniences and you may find that the experience of betting on board a cruise ship is charming enough to make up for it. After all, it is not every day that you can enjoy poker on the high seas! So long as you present a photo ID you will be able to go on board, where you will find blackjack, craps, roulettes, three card poker, slot machines, and video poker to choose from.

The first of the boats that you can go on board is the SunCruz Aquasino, which sets sail from Little River. It previously existed under a different form as a South Carolina casino boat, known as the SunCruz Casino Myrtle Beach, but the company filed for bankruptcy in December 2009. The boat was purchased by new owners and reopened in May 2010, so if you have visited the state before and were wondering about the link between the two, now you know! The boat has room for six hundred passengers and it sets sail for five hours and fifteen minutes at a time, although you will get an extra fifteen minutes on board on Fridays and Saturdays. This is long enough that you will have time to try all of the games that you like, but will not leave you time to grow tired and need to go to rest or find somewhere to eat (there is a dinner and lunch buffet on board that you can take advantage of when you do want to find some refreshments).

The second casino boat where you can go gambling in South Carolina also sets off from Little River, and while the age restrictions for SunCruz require you to be at least eighteen, you must be at least twenty one to go on board The Big M Casino. Six hundred passengers can fit on this boat, named the Diamond Girl II, and you can find a great value buffet here as well during lunch and in time for the evening meal. The same time restrictions for the length of the cruise apply here, although you will find yourself setting off and coming back at different times of day, so this is something to think about when you are planning your trip. Although there are only these two choices on offer, those who do not like boats or open water need not miss out on gambling in South Carolina – you can always go online to gamble, visiting an internet casino whenever you like.