South Carolina $1B Casino Proposal 2025

SANTEE CASINO PROPOSAL
Orangeburg County, SC

1735 Bass Drive
Santee, South Carolina

A $1 billion casino resort proposal for Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was introduced into the South Carolina legislative session on April 18, 2025. The House Bill 4176, which was titled the I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act, died in committee before the session adjourned on May 8, 2025.

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Proposed plan by Santee Development for a casino in Orangeburg County, SC

Santee Casino | Orangeburg County

Santee Development Corporation proposed what could have become the first casino in South Carolina. The $1 billion project was intended to revitalize the economy in Orangeburg County along Interstate 95.

The SC General Assembly considered Bill 4176, titled "I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act", which would have established a South Carolina Gaming Commission to license casinos along I-95 in counties needing economy stimulus and education support.

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First South Carolina Casino | Yes, No, Maybe? May 11, 2025 - The I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act is a South Carolina legislative proposal to create a Gaming Commission with authority to license casinos along Interstate 95 ... Read more

Proposal for South Carolina's 1st Casino March 23, 2025 - Could a new legislative bill promoting economic and education stimulus, also legalize the first casino in South Carolina? Yes, it could if General Assembly Bill 4176 ... Read more

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the Orangeburg County casino would include a hotel, spa, restaurants, and retail stores. No further details have been released at this time.

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First South Carolina Casino | Yes, No, Maybe?

May 11, 2025

The I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act is a South Carolina legislative proposal to create a Gaming Commission with authority to license casinos along Interstate 95. If enacted, the first casino in South Carolina could be a $1 billion casino resort proposed at the the site of the abandoned Santee Outlet Mall in Orangeburg County.

A proposed bill has generated a heated debate among local residents.

Debate Heats Up Over South Carolina's First Casino Proposal - Courtesy of WACH FOX, Apr 23, 2025. Available from YouTube

Casinos are currently prohibited in South Carolina. Supporters of the I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act say there are benefits to the state's economy and to tax revenues if casinos are legalized.

BENFITS

$75 million in annual tax revenue
More than 4 million visitors
Total of 4,618 direct and indirect jobs
Total labor income of $404.3 million

PROBLEMS

Crime
Gambling addiction
Social harm

You can track the progress of the South Carolina bill by visiting the official bill page: SC Bill 4176 - Gaming Commissio.

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Proposal for South Carolina's 1st Casino

March 23, 2025 | Updated March 30, 2925

Could a new legislative bill promoting economic and education stimulus, also legalize the first casino in South Carolina? Yes, it could if General Assembly Bill 4176 becomes law. The bill, known as the "I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act," would establish a South Carolina Gaming Commission to regulate and license casinos in specific counties.

New Bill Could Pave Way For South Carolina's First Casino - Courtesy of WACH FOX, Mar 30, 2025. Available from YouTube

The specified counties must meet these criteria:

• Interstate 95 (I-95) pass through the county

• Counties must be classified as Tier IV for job tax credit purposes.

• The county council must request a casino license from the South Carolina Gaming Commission

The proposed legislation, titled the "I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act," can be read in its entirety at www.scstatehouse.gov.

If Bill 4176 is passed, the Santee Development Corporation is proposing to build the first casino in the state along I-95 in Orangeburg County. Construction would cost $1 billion and include a casino, hotel, spa, restaurants, and retail stores. The location would be on the site of the former Santee Outlet Mall.

Independent economic projections estimate the casino would generate over $75 million in annual tax revenue to the state, and create 2,925 direct jobs, 813 indirect jobs, and 880 induced jobs. The state's economy would see an increase of $8 billion within the first 10 years.

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This map shows the proposed location for a South Carolina casino along I-95 in Orangeburg County. This is the former site of the Santee Outlet Mall, whose address was 1735 Bass Drive, Santee, SC.

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