State guide · updated July 2026
Prediction markets in South Carolina
South Carolina residents can access federally regulated event contracts. State law generally prohibits expanded gambling but does not address CFTC-regulated derivatives.
- State regulator
- South Carolina (limited gaming regulator)
- Recommended platforms
- Kalshi, ForecastEx
Platform availability in South Carolina
Available to South Carolina residents subject to Kalshi's standard KYC.
Polymarket is not legally available to US residents.
Available to South Carolina residents subject to ForecastEx's standard KYC.
FAQ
South Carolina prediction market questions
Are prediction markets legal in South Carolina?+
South Carolina residents can access federally regulated event contracts. State law generally prohibits expanded gambling but does not address CFTC-regulated derivatives.
Is Kalshi available in South Carolina?+
Available to South Carolina residents subject to Kalshi's standard KYC.
Are sports event contracts available in South Carolina?+
Sports event contracts are subject to the same federal CFTC framework and are generally accessible to South Carolina residents, though that may change.
What should I know before signing up from South Carolina?+
Confirm the platform's current state availability on its own site before depositing funds. Use only regulated US exchanges; trade only what you can afford to lose; and read each platform's risk and terms documentation.
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