No, sports betting in Georgia is not legal.

Sports betting in Georgia

The gambling laws in Georgia predate the internet, so there is no mention of online gambling. There are no immediate plans to change the laws – so signing up for an online sportsbook now will allow. Online betting Georgia: The gambling law framework. The law in effect today is the 2005 ‘Law of Georgia on Organizing Lotteries, gaming and winning games’.Initially put into effect on March 25, 2005, this. First and foremost, Georgia has no online sports betting laws that specifically state that it is illegal for bettors to bet online at offshore bookies. Second, offshore online bookies are not based in Georgia.

Republican State Senator Burt Jones filed a bill earlier in 2020 which would authorize the Georgia Lottery to manage online sports wagering. The bill calls for potential betting companies to pay a 20 percent tax on their income, with all but five percent going to a scholarship fund. The rest of the revenue would go to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to fund addiction treatment services.

Interestingly, the legislation is backed by the Georgia Professional Sports Integrity Alliance, including the MLB’s Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta United of the MLS, the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.

While potential sports bettors might be excited about the prospect, reports have previously stated the Republican leadership in the state had no interest in pursuing any form of gambling legislation outside of the lottery.

Online sportsbooks in Georgia

None.

Retail sportsbooks in Georgia

Online Betting In Georgia

Georgia Betting Line

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