Georgia’s Sports Betting Saga: A Tug of War in Legislative Halls Once again, the curtain falls on Georgia’s attempt to legalize sports betting, leaving stakeholders and advocates in a lurch. Despite a palpable push in the Senate and burgeoning hope among supporters, the legislative session ending on March 28 witnessed the dissolution of bipartisan consensus, […]
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Fails Amid Tax Dispute, Awaiting Future Consensus In a pivotal moment for Georgia’s gambling landscape, the state’s legislative session concluded with a significant setback for sports betting proponents. The proposed bill, advocating for a 20% tax on sports betting proceeds, faltered amidst a tax dispute, underscoring deep divisions within the legislature. […]
Georgia’s Legislative Leap: Sports Betting Without Constitutional Amendment In an unprecedented legislative move, Georgia senators are actively championing Senate Bill 386, aimed at legalizing sports betting under the Georgia Lottery Corporation‘s purview, bypassing the conventional route of a constitutional amendment. This innovative approach marks a significant departure from previous failed attempts in 2023 to legalize […]
A Strategic Leap in Georgia’s Legislative Arena: The Pioneering Sports Betting Bill Georgia’s legislative landscape is witnessing a transformation with Senator Clint Dixon’s introduction of the innovative sports betting bill, SB 386. Supported by a diverse bipartisan coalition of 11 co-sponsors, this bill marks a significant stride in legalizing sports wagering within the state. Jen […]
Georgia’s Legislative Leap: Senate Bill 386 Eyes Sports Betting Legalization In a significant development for Georgia’s gambling landscape, Senate Bill 386 (SB 386) has been introduced to legalize sports betting without necessitating a constitutional amendment. This bipartisan initiative, supported by key legislators and professional sports teams, represents a potential paradigm shift in the state’s approach […]
Reviving Sports Betting in Georgia: The Push for Senate Bill 172 The Georgia Senate Regulated Industries Committee has taken a decisive step forward by voting 8-4 in favor of advancing Senate Bill 172, a pivotal piece of legislation designed to legalize, regulate, and tax sports betting in the state. The bill, now moving to the […]