Columbia, SC – January 15, 2013 – Internet “sweepstakes machines” will be banned under a new law passed on second reading by the state Senate today.
The bill, S.3, sponsored by Senator Wes Hayes, Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin and others, clarifies what the gambling industry claims is a loophole in the current law that allows them to operate. While law enforcement says that the machines are likely illegal under current law, this change will provide a more ironclad case against the gambling operators, and will essentially ban the machines.
“This bill removes the ambiguity that some believe exists in the video poker ban from the late 1990s,” Martin stated. “It will help clear up any confusion about the public policy so that law enforcement can do its job.”
Senator Hayes said the sooner we could rid our state of this new form of gambling, the better:
“I’m very pleased we have been able to move this bill so quickly,” Hayes said. “If we didn’t address this issue, the gambling operators of these sweepstakes machines would cause great harm to families in our state. I am hopeful the House will move quickly on it as well.”
The bill will be up for third reading tomorrow.
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6 comments
Too bad Danny! You fucking LOSER!
Why is it so important for you people of NC and SC to dictate to people how to spend their money. IF you ban the sweepstakes, you should ban the BINGO and that Bogus Lottery that you have
Good. Time for these gambling devices to go. These machines are still in many locations and I feel this will pave the way to pick them up. This will eliminate the fine gray area and allow total control to the lawmakers to pick up and prosecute people involved in this illegal activity. In the reading of the law it should be clear as to what is and what is not allowed. I hope it passes third reading and the law enforcement agencies do their job and pick up these illegal devices.
That is crazy Sweepstakes Internet is no difference from SC lottery. Use your head gambling is Gambling.. Now the Unemployment rate is going up again. Internet Gambling is just a nice place for older citizens to go instead of going out of the state to spend money. Keep the money in state.
That is crazy Sweepstakes Internet is no difference from SC lottery. Use your head gambling is Gambling.. Now the Unemployment rate is going up again. Internet Gambling is just a nice place for older citizens to go instead of going out of the state to spend money. Keep the money in state.
Now when the hell is Danny Frazier, Sheriff James Metts of Lexinton County, former Lexington County senator and current lobbiest for Magic Minutes video poker machines Jakie Knotts, attorney Jake Moore, and Chief Tyndall from West Columbia along with Chief Amodio from South Congaree, that provided protection for the illegal video poker companies get indicted?