State Rep. Wallace Scarborough's bill legalizing social games of poker has passed a subcommittee and is expected to go to the full Judiciary Committee this week, he said.
The bill would allow for "kitchen table" poker in which the house does not take a cut. Under state law, games of cards and chance are illegal.
Scarborough, R-James Island, said the bill has moved surprisingly fast but some lawmakers want to ensure the legislation contains strict wording that wouldn't allow for the return of video poker. "I think the possibilities (for passage) at this point seem really good."
Meanwhile, Amelia Cheseborough, 79, one of 22 players arrested in an April poker game at a Mount Pleasant house, has pleaded guilty to gambling. She paid $50 in court costs, court papers show.
