Legal
April 2, 2021
Georgia Sports Gambling Efforts Fail as Lawmakers Take a Break
Despite having ample time and seemingly ample support, a bill that would have allowed Georgia to introduce a legal sports gambling market this year is dead. While all states around it are beginning to see the economic benefits that come from legal sportsbooks, Georgia seemed to be almost ready to join them. However, political infighting and temper […]
Legal
March 25, 2021
Georgia Moves Another Step Forward with Online Sports Gambling Legalization
Georgia lawmakers are slowly making progress with the possible introduction of online sports gambling in the state. Before any final decision can be made, state residents will have to weigh in on the matter, but that can’t happen without a constitutional amendment. With legislation in hand, lawmakers have been steadily working on putting the issue before voters […]
Legal
March 10, 2021
Georgia Senate Passes Two Online Sports Betting Bills
SR 135 and SB 142 have cleared the Georgia Senate, which means that the state could see the legalization of online sports betting by 2023. Georgia Could See Legalization of Online Sports Betting Georgia is making decisive steps toward the legalization of online sports betting. However, the process will take longer than proponents had initially […]
Industry
March 9, 2021
Georgia Bill Allows Gift Cards for Coin-Operated Amusement Machines
House Bill 544 permits gift card payout for coin-operated amusement machines across Georgia. COAMs Will Provide Prize Gift Cards to Winners The new legislation will allow winners to receive gift cards from coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs). The bill proposed by Rep. Alan Powell, R-Hartwell, was passed yesterday. Policymakers are hoping to “clean up” the industry this way […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
Georgia May Legalize Gambling via Constitutional Amendment
Georgia legislature may expand gambling in the state via a constitutional amendment. Following a House session on Wednesday, lawmakers proposed a resolution asking Georgia residents to decide on gambling expansion to include pari-mutuel betting, casino gambling, and sports wagering. Georgia’s Gambling Legalization Still en Route After in 2018 the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA […]
Legal
February 27, 2021
Online Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia Suffers Setback
Georgia’s Democrats will withhold support for bills that require bipartisan support, including a bill that would see the legalization of online sports betting in Georgia. Democratic Party Withholds Support on Bipartisan Bills The potential legalization of online sports betting in Georgia may take longer than initially expected. Georgia Democrats have begun withholding their support on […]
Legal
February 18, 2021
Georgia Senator Calls for Regulation of Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Betting
Sen. Brandon Beach is determined to see the legalization of horse racing in Georgia through, as he appeals to voters and lawmakers. Voters in Georgia May Soon Decide Fate of Pari-Mutuel Betting Georgia will explore the prospect of legalizing pari-mutuel betting on horse races anew as another bill is already on the move. The initiative […]
Legal
February 3, 2021
Georgia Advances House Bill 86 to Full State House
Georgia is advancing a bill that could lead to the legalization of sports betting in the state. House Bill 86 will now stand scrutiny in the House of Representatives. A Proposed House Bill Wants to Legalize Sports Betting in Georgia A bill seeking to legalize sports betting in the State of Georgia and establish a […]
Legal
January 16, 2021
New Bill Proposes Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia
A new bill proposing the legalization of sports betting in Georgia was introduced to the state House of Representatives yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Ron Stephens, the bill proposes legalization of sports betting through Georgia’s Lottery and a 16% gambling tax. HB 86 Proposes Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia At the start of the 2021 legislative […]
Legal
December 27, 2020
Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Might See the Light
Legalization of gambling in Georgia will be back on the table for the 2021 legislative season, with casinos, horse racing and sports betting being advocated together and separately, but while gambling would require a constitutional amendment, wagering on sports is considered to have the highest chance to be legalized of all three for the session […]