South Carolina legislation seeks to introduce debit cards as payment method for lottery tickets

A bill that would allow South Carolina residents to use debit cards to buy lottery tickets was introduced by lawmakers in an attempt to raise state revenue and appeal to younger generations.

This year, the South Carolina Education Lottery is a hot topic in the legislature. At the same time that a bill permitting lottery ticket purchases with debit cards is being pushed, debates are taking place over whether lottery proceeds should go toward funding private education.
 
A bill has been introduced in South Carolina allowing debit card purchases for lottery tickets, aiming to raise state revenue and appeal to younger generations. The proposal has sparked discussions about how lottery proceeds should be allocated, with some advocating for funding private education. This bill highlights ongoing debates in the state about the future of the South Carolina Education Lottery.
 
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