Gambling News - 'Georgia'
Lottery
February 3, 2026
Two Men Embroiled in Georgian Lottery Fraud Get Sentenced
Brothers Quinton Watts and Phillip Watts will serve lengthy prison sentences after the Columbia County Superior Court and Judge Barry A. Fleming found them guilty on multiple charges, including racketeering, lottery ticket fraud, theft by taking, and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. The brothers were targeting coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs) across […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
Georgia Lawmakers Try Again to Push Lottery-Run Mobile Sports Betting
Georgia‘s ongoing argument about sports betting has popped up again, as a well-known bill came back to the legislature when the 2026 session began. House Bill 910, which Representative Matt Hatchett first brought up in 2025, is now in front of lawmakers after it got stuck last year. The bill has moved to the House […]
Lottery
January 7, 2026
$983M Mega Millions Jackpot Finally Claimed after Three Months, Missing Ticket
The Georgia Lottery has nothing but good news to report this early on into the year, with the winner of a $938 million Mega Millions jackpot finally stepping forward to claim their prize. Georgia’s Hunt for Biggest Winner on Record Is Finally Over Commenting on the happy occasion was acknowledged by lottery officials and, specifically, […]
Lottery
November 17, 2025
Player from Newnan, Georgia, Wins $980M Mega Millions Prize
An extremely lucky player in Georgia has made history by winning the $980 million Mega Millions jackpot, which is the largest jackpot ever won in the Peach State. The player has also become the recipient of one of the most substantial prizes ever offered by Mega Millions. The Jackpot Has Finally Been Won According to […]
Sports
October 31, 2025
Georgia’s Sports Betting Future Unclear After Rep. Wiedower Steps Down
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a new bipartisan proposal that could bring online sports betting to the entire state, expanding access beyond tribal lands where it’s currently limited. “Gambling Knows No Political Line” Under Wisconsin’s constitution, gambling is only allowed at tribal casinos like Potawatomi in Milwaukee. However, the new bill aims to create a workaround […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Man Uses Sledgehammer to Break Open a Slot in Atlanta, Georgia
A TikTok video of a man destroying a slot machine in Atlanta, Georgia, has gone viral, after the man apparently premeditated his attack. In the video, which has garnered over 2 million views at the time of writing, the man enters an unknown location, raises a sledgehammer over his head, and then crashes into the […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Trump Jr. Calls for Legal Sports Betting in Georgia and Alabama
Responding to a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Donald Trump Jr., the son of the US President, said he supports Georgia and Alabama legalizing sports betting, explaining that it is “crazy” these states’ residents cannot wager on a top 20 primetime showdown between their premier football programs. Trump Jr. Supports Sports Betting in Georgia and Alabama […]
Casino
August 28, 2025
Wynn Shows Interest in Georgia Casino Market if Gambling Ban Ends
Georgia might soon take a new look at its long-time ban on casino gambling. Big names in the gaming world are eager to tap into the state’s unused market. Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming, both based in Las Vegas, spoke at a recent House study committee hearing. They said they would be ready to put […]
Legal
August 14, 2025
Aviator LLC Pushes Back Against Spribe over UK Court Injunction
The dispute between Georgian developer Aviator LLC and gaming company Spribe continues to escalate, with both parties trading barbs over the implications of a recent UK court decision. While Spribe touted the development as a significant victory, Aviator contends that the case is far from over and that its rival is pushing a false narrative. […]
Casino
August 8, 2025
Swedish NCP Finalizes Report on Worker Rights Complaint at Evolution AB Georgia
The Swedish National Contact Point (NCP) for Responsible Business Conduct has put out its final statement about a work-related complaint against live gaming powerhouse Evolution AB. The Social Justice Center in Tbilisi filed the complaint on behalf of the Evo-Union trade union. It raised issues about work conditions, pay, and union rights at Evolution’s branch […]