Is There a Casino in Hilton Head?
There is no Hilton Head casino: no casino on the island, and none on land anywhere in South Carolina. The nearest gambling is on casino boats that sail three miles offshore, from Brunswick, Georgia, about two and a quarter hours away, and Little River, near Myrtle Beach.
Is There a Casino in Hilton Head?
Casino gambling is illegal on land in South Carolina, so there are no casinos in Hilton Head, in Bluffton or anywhere else in the state. The video poker machines that once filled gas stations and bars were outlawed in 2000. What is legal is the state lottery and charity bingo. Georgia has no casinos either, so Savannah has none.
The gap is filled by casino boats: ships that sail about three miles out to open water, where the slots and tables open. None sails from Hilton Head today.
Casinos Near Hilton Head Island
1 Emerald Princess Dr, Brunswick, GA 31523
The closer of the two: a casino boat out of Brunswick, Georgia, with slots and tables below and a buffet dinner on board. An evening cruise rather than a day out.
4495 Mineola Ave, Little River, SC 29566
Two casino boats at Little River, north of Myrtle Beach by the North Carolina line, with slots, table games and a snack bar. Pair it with a Myrtle Beach trip rather than a drive from Hilton Head.
Both boats set their own sailing days, prices and age limits by season, so check before you drive. Little River is closer to Myrtle Beach than to Hilton Head; see Hilton Head vs Myrtle Beach if you are weighing the two.
The Nearest Land Casinos
The nearest casinos on land are in western North Carolina, run by tribal nations: Catawba Two Kings Casino at Kings Mountain, west of Charlotte, about five hours from Hilton Head, and Harrah’s Cherokee in the Smoky Mountains, about seven. Neither is a day trip.
Evenings on Hilton Head Instead
Evenings here run to dinner on the water, live music and sunset cruises rather than gaming. Start with where to eat, what’s on this week and things to do on Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a casino in Hilton Head?
No. South Carolina does not allow casinos on land, so there is none on Hilton Head Island or anywhere nearby. The nearest gambling is on casino boats that sail about three miles offshore.
What is the closest casino to Hilton Head Island?
The Emerald Princess casino boat in Brunswick, Georgia, about two and a quarter hours south by car. The Big M casino boats at Little River, South Carolina, are about four and a half hours north.
Does Savannah have a casino?
No. Georgia has no casinos. The nearest to Savannah is the Emerald Princess casino boat in Brunswick.
Where is the nearest land casino to Hilton Head?
In North Carolina: Catawba Two Kings Casino at Kings Mountain, about five hours away, and Harrah’s Cherokee, about seven.
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