A group of Georgia senators introduced a sports betting bill Tuesday, potentially paving the way for the legalization of sports wagering in the state in 2023.
The bill would not require a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting in the state, which could expedite the legalization process since it wouldn’t have to go before voters. It could also lead to pushback from legislators who believe a constitutional amendment is necessary to legalize any form of wagering in Georgia.'
The history of Georgia's constitution and regulation of gambling strongly supports the position that the default rule in the state is a wholesale ban on betting with non-profit bingos and the state lottery being the exception. Legislators are playing in unstable terrain. #gapol https://t.co/8gzHNJDTeX
— Anthony Michael Kreis (@AnthonyMKreis) February 1, 2023