(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in gambling or games of chance, to keep or operate, or permit to be kept or operated, any slot machines, punchboard, tipboard or other device pertaining to games of chance of whatsoever name or kind.
(B) Exceptions to the provisions of subsection (A) above shall include automatic weighing, measuring, musical and vending machines which are so constructed as to give a certain uniform and fair return in value for each coin or bill deposited therein, and in which there is no element of chance, as may be permitted by state statutes.
Statutory reference:
Unlawful games and betting, see S.C. Code § 16-19-40