{"id":322591,"date":"2021-07-19T07:50:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T11:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saturdaydownsouth.com\/?page_id=322591"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:57:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:57:34","slug":"georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saturdaydownsouth.com\/sports-betting\/georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Sports Betting: When Will It Be Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\ud83d\uddd3 Expected Georgia Online Sports Betting Launch<\/th>\n\ud83d\udc40 Potentially 2023<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\ud83d\udcb0 Georgia Online Sportsbook Promo Offers<\/td>\n\ud83d\udcb0 Check back for specific Georgia sports betting promos when they are live!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udcf2 Georgia Online Sportsbooks<\/td>\n\ud83d\udcf2 Check back for the best Georgia sportsbooks when they are live!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udea8 Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Status<\/td>\n\u274c Retail: No
\n\u274c Online: No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83c\udfc8 Top Georgia Sports Teams<\/td>\n\ud83c\udfc8 Atlanta Falcons
\n\u26be\ufe0f Atlanta Braves
\n\ud83c\udfc0 Atlanta Hawks
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\ud83c\udfc8 Top Georgia College Football Teams<\/td>\n\ud83c\udfc8 Georgia Bulldogs<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfc8 Georgia Panthers
\n\ud83c\udfc8 Georgia Eagles
\n\ud83c\udfc8 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u270d\ufe0f Written\/Created by<\/td>\nKyle Scott<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Georgia sports betting <\/strong>is not yet legal; however, there’s room for optimism that an eventual launch isn’t far away. Elected officials have begun to lay the groundwork for the eventual legalization of sports betting in the Peach State.<\/p>\n

In 2022, Senate Resolution 135 and Senate Bill 142 made their way through the Georiga state Senate. However, both were ultimately withdrawn in the House with the intention to reevaluate in the next legislative year. Unfortunately, the chance for the operation to launch in 2022 came to a crashing halt once the state legislature ended its session in April.<\/p>\n

Based on the slowed legislative process, it appears prospective bettors in Georgia will have to wait a bit longer for legal sportsbooks. But that does not mean the prospects of legal online sports betting in Georgia are dead, rather, just postponed.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you’ll need to know about Georgia online sports betting before it launches.<\/p>\n

Is Sports Betting Legal in Georgia?<\/h2>\n

Currently, sports betting in Georgia is not legal. There has been movement in terms of making progress towards legalizing Georgia sports betting, but as of yet, gamblers will not be able place wagers. The fact that it is not currently legal may surprise some, especially those from states with several major sports team. Georgia plays home to major teams across football, basketball and baseball, and bettors in the state are keen to place wagers on their favourite teams.<\/p>\n

Not to mention that the Masters, arguably golfs biggest tournament, is hosted every April at Augusta National in the heart of Georgia. With the number of major sporting teams based in Georgia and sporting events that take place in the state, top sportsbook like DraftKings and FanDuel are keen to take advantage of potential bettors.<\/p>\n

When Will Georgia Online Sports Betting Launch?<\/h2>\n

There was hope to see sports betting legalized and launched in the Peach State sometime in 2022, however, the attempt ultimately fell through before reaching the finish line. A re-energized effort early in the new year should help the prospects of Georgia online sports betting hopefully launching in 2023.<\/p>\n

Given how quickly sports betting has taken off around the country — coupled with the fact that some of Georgia’s neighboring states have already moved to launch the operation — should be even more motivation for Georgia to officially go live with legal sports betting.<\/p>\n

Georgia Sports Betting Legal Launch Updates<\/h2>\n

Here’s a more detailed timeline highlighting the attempt to legalize and launch sports betting in Georgia.<\/p>\n

Georgia Sports Betting Timeline<\/h3>\n
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  • February 9, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 added to Senate Hopper.<\/li>\n
  • February 10, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 read and referred by Senate.<\/li>\n
  • February 19, 2021:<\/strong> SR 135 added to Senate Hopper.<\/li>\n
  • February 22, 2021:<\/strong> SR 135 read and referred by Senate.<\/li>\n
  • February 26, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 favorably reported by substitute in Senate Committee.<\/li>\n
  • March 1, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 read a second time by Senate.<\/li>\n
  • March 5, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 tabled by Senate, taken from Table, read for a third time, passed\/adopted by substitute by Senate.<\/li>\n
  • March 8, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 first read by House.<\/li>\n
  • March 9, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 second read by House.<\/li>\n
  • March 23, 2021<\/strong>: SB 142 and SR 135 favorably reported by substitute in House Committee.<\/li>\n
  • March 25, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 were withdrawn and recommitted by House.<\/li>\n
  • March 31, 2021:<\/strong> SB 142 and SR 135 were withdrawn and recommitted by House.<\/li>\n
  • April 4, 2022:<\/strong> The chances of Georgia online sports betting launching in 2022 fizzle out once the state legislature ends its session.<\/li>\n
  • September 13, 2022: <\/strong>Gubernatorial candidate Stacy Abrams releases ads in support of a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting.<\/li>\n
  • January 9, 2023: <\/strong>Georgia 2023 state legislation session opens, with GA lawmakers once again set to push for the legalization of sports betting.<\/li>\n
  • February 3, 2023: <\/strong>SB 57 was introduced in the Georgia legislature. The bill would authorize up to 18 online sportsbooks to be licensed (9 are reserved for sports franchises + Augusta National Golf Club).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    NEW: 11 Georgia state senators have introduced a sweeping sports betting bill. SB 57 would allow up to 18 online licenses: 9 to sports teams, PGA and NASCAR; remainder via competitive bidding; plus retail. Lottery-regulated; no constitutional amendment needed. pic.twitter.com\/EUrnPJGFsi<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n