Georgia Sports Betting

With its robust population and rabid college sports fandom, Georgia would make for a fruitful sports wagering environment if its lawmakers ever found a way to get it across the legislative goal line.

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About Sports Betting in Georgia

With its robust population, rabid college sports fandom, and a fair amount of pro franchises to boot, Georgia would make for a fruitful sports wagering environment if its lawmakers ever found a way to get this form – or any form – of gambling across the legislative goal line.

It's not like they haven't tried, with multiple legislative efforts coming close but ultimately failing to gain the requisite support. With key political opposition somewhat entrenched, the Peach State is like a smaller, more hopeful version of Texas on the sports betting front.

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Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia

Legalization Timeline

  • State Senate legislation to legalize sports betting introduced

    February 20, 2020

    A group of state senators introduces a bill to legalize sports betting in Georgia after seeing the success neighboring Tennessee is having with this newfound revenue stream. The bill went on to die in committee, which would become a recurring theme in Georgia for years to come.

  • Senate passes bills to legalize sports betting

    March 5, 2021

    Two bills to legalize sports betting clear the Georgia Senate. However, later in the month, the legislature would adjourn without taking further action on them.

  • Gubernatorial candidate voices support for sports betting

    August 11, 2022

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams voices her support for a plan to legalize sports betting and casino wagering in Georgia. This plan fizzles out with the reelection of Gov. Brian Kemp, however.

  • Senate approves bill to send sports betting question to voters

    February 1, 2024

    The Georgia Senate approves a bill that would send the question of whether to legalize sports betting to the state's voters, but the legislature as a whole declines to pass it before the session ends.

  • Lawmakers form committee to study pros and cons of sports betting

    July 29, 2025

    Keeping the issue alive but sort of going back to square one, a study committee is formed in the statehouse to look at the pros and cons of legalizing various forms of gambling in the state, including sports wagering and horse betting.

FAQs

Is sports betting legal in Georgia?

Sports betting is not legal in Georgia despite repeated legislative efforts to authorize the form of gambling over the past several years.

Who can bet on sports in Georgia?

Nobody can bet on sports in Georgia.

Who regulates sports betting in Georgia?

Legislation that's attempted to legalize sports betting in Georgia has consistently mentioned the Georgia Lottery as the likeliest regulator, but that remains speculation until sports wagering is actually legalized.

What can I bet on in Georgia?

You can't bet on sports in Georgia. In fact, the only form of gambling that's legal in Georgia is the state lottery.

What can't I bet on in Georgia?

Again, you can't bet on anything in Georgia other than the state lottery.

Is DFS legal in Georgia?

While daily fantasy sports contests aren't explicitly legal in Georgia, no steps have been taken to outlaw DFS, so major operators like DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog, and PrizePicks – which has a physical office in the Atlanta area – offer various contests to Georgians age 18 and up.

Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Georgia?

While horse racing is legal in Georgia, where a handful of special events are held each year, betting on horses is not. The Georgia Horse Racing Coalition has advocated for the authorization of parimutuel wagering in the state, to no avail.

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