By Jerome García

Legal

Georgia Is Yet to Expand Casino Gambling, Sports Betting

July 21, 2021

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 […]

By Eva Ivanova

Industry

FanDuel to Invest $15 Million in Atlanta, Georgia

May 19, 2021

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 […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Georgia Sports Gambling Efforts Fail as Lawmakers Take a Break

April 2, 2021

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 […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Georgia Moves Another Step Forward with Online Sports Gambling Legalization

March 25, 2021

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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Legal

Georgia Senate Passes Two Online Sports Betting Bills

March 10, 2021

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Industry

Georgia Bill Allows Gift Cards for Coin-Operated Amusement Machines

March 9, 2021

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 […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Georgia May Legalize Gambling via Constitutional Amendment

March 4, 2021

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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Legal

Online Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia Suffers Setback

February 27, 2021

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Georgia Senator Calls for Regulation of Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Betting

February 18, 2021

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Georgia Advances House Bill 86 to Full State House

February 3, 2021

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 […]