Prediction Markets
in South Carolina
South Carolina is fully open for prediction markets: all major platforms available, no enforcement actions, and a 6.4% top income tax rate. South Carolina has not legalized sports betting, making CFTC-regulated platforms like Kalshi and Robinhood the primary legal avenue for event-based wagering. The state's conservative legislature has blocked multiple sports betting bills, but has not moved against CFTC-regulated derivatives operating under federal law.
Which platforms work in South Carolina?
All categories available in South Carolina. No state-level restrictions.
Polymarket QCEX available in South Carolina. Apply via the national waitlist.
Both Mana and Sweepcash available in South Carolina.
CFTC no-action letter. US politics only, $850 cap. Available in SC.
All prediction market contracts available in SC.
South Carolina vs the Southeast
North Carolina
Open status, sports betting legal since March 2024. 4.75% flat rate: lower than SC's 6.4%.
Neighbor stateGeorgia
Open status, all platforms available. 5.49% flat rate. No legal sports betting either: similar profile to SC.
CautionTennessee
No income tax but Polymarket restricted. Sports betting legal since 2021. SC has broader platform access.