Georgia is one of several states in the US without legal casinos and, based on previous discussions at the legislative level, it doesn’t appear that there’s a lot of enthusiasm behind the idea. That isn’t stopping the mayor of one Georgia city from embracing casino gambling, however. Macon Mayor Lester Miller has confirmed that he’s […]
The gaming industry in the United States has seen a rise with numerous states launching some form of legalized gambling, sports betting and iGaming. Georgia, a deeply religious Republican state, remains as one of the exceptions where gambling has yet to take root. Some legislators are appealing for a change. Georgia Lawmakers Continue Pushing for […]
A star of the reality TV show Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Maurice Fayne, isn’t feeling the love from judges, as he has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison. The sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to several crimes, including operating a Ponzi scheme and fraud tied to the Paycheck Protection […]
A man running illegal gambling operations for over a decade and his two associates were sentenced to probation and forfeiture after pleading guilty in court. Starting as an Illegal Bookie The case, investigated by the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigations, discovered that Grady Brandon Mobley, a 44-year old resident of Waynsboro, GA, operated as an […]
Europebet welcomes BetGames’ iGaming and live dealer products in Georgia, marking an inaugural entry for the supplier. Europebet Taps BetGames iGaming Titles BetGames, a provider of live iGaming products, is bringing its portfolio of live dealer and casino games to Georgia as a part of a newly-minted partnership with Europebet. The partnership builds upon BetGames’ momentum in forging […]
Georgia is known to have some of the strictest laws on gambling in the US. While sports betting and casino gambling expansions in the state have failed before, reportedly major industry players have formed a coalition to make yet another push. If the state expands gambling and legalizes sports wagering, undoubtedly, fresh taxes will boost […]
FanDuel, a leading American gambling company, has announced that it will invest $15 million and more in an Atlanta office and hire +900 people. FanDuel to Spend $15 Million on Offices in Atlanta FanDuel, a giant in the gambling industry, has said that it plans to invest at least $15 million in a new Atlanta […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
