Stardancer Casino, Inc. v. Stewart

Justice BURNETT:

I respectfully dissent from the majority’s conclusion respondent is not subject to criminal prosecution under any existing state statute. Respondent admits it possesses slot machines, blackjack tables, roulette tables, craps tables, and poker tables for use on “day cruises” or “cruises to nowhere.” Possession of these items within the territorial waters of the State of South Carolina subjects respondent to the criminal laws of this state.

South Carolina Code Ann. § 16-19-40 (Supp.2000) provides: [i]f any person shall play at any tavern, inn, store for the retailing of…