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Proposed Multi-Billion Dollar Redevelopment of Santee Outlets Mall Area by Casino Developer in South Carolina

Casino magnate Wallace Cheves pitches a $1 billion casino development in the Santee River Valley, despite South Carolina's prohibition on gambling establishments.

Proposed Multi-Billion Dollar Redevelopment of Santee Outlets Mall Area by Casino Developer in South Carolina

Base Article:Title: South Carolina's Proposed Casino: Hurdles Ahead 🎲❗️Author: Mitch Miles | Date: 03/10/2025Photo: Flickr, Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Cliff Notes:

  • Town officials and the casino developer will momenntally discuss plans this week
  • South Carolina prohibits most forms of gambling except for the state lottery
  • The developer currently butt heads with an ex-partner over a North Carolina casino

Mitch, a graduate of Virginia Tech, ex-NCAA track athlete, and passionate sports fan and gambler, offers timely, in-depth coverage of sports betting industry news

  1. Mitch, a sports betting enthusiast and former athlete, delves into the latest news of the South Carolina casino proposal, where town officials and developers are set to discuss plans this week.
  2. Unlike many states, South Carolina only allows the state lottery, yet the possibilities of introducing other casino-games such as blackjack or sports betting are creating buzz in the casino-and-gambling industry.
  3. However, the proposed casino developer currently faces challenges, including a legal dispute with an ex-partner over a North Carolina casino, which might delay or alter the plans for the South Carolina project.
  4. Despite the hurdles ahead, the casino industry is closely watching South Carolina as a potential grant for a commercial casino could open new opportunities for other casino entities in the region.
  5. In a recent interview, Mitch shared his belief that a successful casino in South Carolina could introduce athletes to online casino platforms like online casino and jackpot games, broadening their interests beyond sports betting.
  6. As Mitch covers this development, he remains optimistic that the future of casino-games in South Carolina, like sports betting and blackjack, could revolutionize the gambling landscape, mimicking the glamour of famous establishments like those in Las Vegas.
Proposed Santee River Valley casino project valued at $1 billion by Wallace Cheves, despite South Carolina's prohibition on all gaming establishments.

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