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Significant pushes to legalize Georgia sports betting beg the question: Could a bill finally pass in 2024?

Posted on: July 14, 2023 | | Andrew Champagne

After a recent appeals court ruling, Georgians will soon be able to bet on sports by crossing the border into Florida.

Posted on: July 7, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

A dozen people were arrested in a cockfighting operation in Central Georgia that included three sites in two counties.

Posted on: June 27, 2023 | | Sam Hollingsworth

Atlanta-based Lucky Bucks, which operates slots-like machines across Georgia, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Posted on: June 21, 2023 | | Carter Breazeale

University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart would like to see more protections for young people when it comes to sports betting.

Posted on: June 19, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

After bills to allow sports betting in Georgia failed in the 2023 General Assembly, horse racing fans hope betting will pass in 2024.

Posted on: June 5, 2023 | | Carter Breazeale

New Tennessee legislation is yet another sign of the potential Georgia sports betting tax revenue that the state will again miss out on.

Posted on: May 19, 2023 | | Carter Breazeale

11 people arrested in a Thomasville gambling bust. These illegal gaming busts underscore the need for a safe and regulated gambling market.

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | | Carter Breazeale

Two esports companies partner with GA branch of Make-A-Wish. The deal highlights the importance of future legislation regulating the industry.

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | | John Brennan

PrizePicks has risen in popularity as a Daily Fantasy Sports platform. But, some argue it's like sports betting, which is illegal in Georgia.

Posted on: May 5, 2023 | | Carter Breazeale