Legal sports betting is a billion-dollar industry and Georgia could rake in millions in revenue if they legalize the hobby. GA SB 403 would make gambling on sports legal in the Peach State through internet and mobile platforms. Both residents and professional leagues within the … Read more
Mobile and internet sports betting could become legal in Georgia under newly filed bill GA SB 403. Over $1 billion is bet on sporting events in Georgia annually through sources not made legal by the states. The legislative session ends in a little over a … Read more
A new poll released shows that sports betting has 57 percent of support among voters. The Georgia legislature is aiming to legalize three different forms of gambling. The legislative session in Georgia ends on March 27. ATLANTA – A new poll released last week shows … Read more
Legalizing gambling in the state would require a majority vote by the public as well as two-thirds of both the State Senate and General Assembly in favor of the idea. Any revenue that would be gained from gambling would help fund the state’s education system. … Read more
Georgia legislators introduced multiple sports betting bills last session but none were given much attention. As the SEC Championship features an in-state team, bettors are unable to place legal wagers at local sportsbooks. This lack of sports betting options leaves the state missing out on … Read more
Sports betting was legalized in the United States in the last two years. Some sports betting markets are still developing around the world. Certain countries have had established sports betting markets for years now. LAS VEGAS – The United States is not the only country … Read more
The Economic Development Committee in Georgia wants to make gambling legal for its residents. Lawmakers have seen the potential revenue that neighboring states have acquired from these markets and realize the benefits for their own economy. Currently, gambling in most forms is prohibited by law … Read more
Georgia’s current gaming laws prohibit all forms of gambling outside of lottery operations. A legal opinion issued out by the GA Legislative Services Committee cites that sports betting in GA may have to be approved by voters in order to totally avoid a lawsuit. The … Read more
Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters and first major in 11 years on Sunday. Sportsbooks did not expect Woods to win, offering long odds even on the last day of the tournament. FanDuel, DraftKings, and William Hill each reported multimillion-dollar losses. AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger … Read more
HR 380 seeks to change the Ga. constitution to allow sports betting. The bill does not establish a regulatory framework, which would come later. The bill neither legalizes nor prohibits online sports betting. ATLANTA – In a bit of shocker, Georgia lawmakers are set to … Read more