Resolution Supporting Our Party Platform by Opposing Legalized Gambling and the Establishment of a State Gaming Commission

WHEREAS, several bills currently pending before the South Carolina General Assembly,

including H.4176, H.3625, and S.444, seek to legalize and expand various forms of casinostyle

gambling within the state; and

WHEREAS, experience from other states and jurisdictions has shown that legalized casino

gambling is frequently accompanied by a range of social and economic harms, including

increased rates of gambling addiction, substance abuse, crime, sex trafficking, and significant

financial hardship for vulnerable populations; and

WHEREAS, such consequences often result in increased demands on public resources,

including law enforcement, emergency services, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and

social services;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Lexington County

Republican Party, in alignment with the South Carolina Republican Party Platform, firmly

oppose the legalization of casino gambling in our state;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we specifically oppose the passage of H.4176,

H.3625, and S.444, and urge all members of the Lexington County Legislative Delegation to

reject these and any similar measures that would authorize or facilitate expanding legalized

gambling in South Carolina.

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Approved unanimously by the Lexington County Republican Party

Executive Committee on May 7, 2025