The Commission would have had the authority to issue up to 18 online sports betting licenses and an unlimited number of licenses for wagering kiosks at qualifying locations. The proposal would have established the Georgia Sports Betting Commission under the Georgia Lottery to oversee and implement sports wagering. The bill died in the Senate not long after its introduction, but its short life provides some insight into lawmakers’ thinking regarding sports betting in Georgia. The latest push began in early 2023 when eleven state senators introduced SB 57 to authorize online sports betting and self-serve kiosks at businesses with liquor licenses. More importantly, recent developments indicate a growing number of lawmakers are interested in legalizing sports betting. All sports betting remains prohibited in Georgia today, but it’s not for lack of effort. Georgia online sports betting is a work in progress.
