Georgia is an incredibly conservative state and one of the most anti-gambling in America, legally speaking. While a couple of forms of gambling in Georgia have been able to sneak through, such as the lottery and daily fantasy sports, the big three of poker, casino, and sports betting are firmly outlawed. That said, the long-standing legal age of gambling in the state is only 18-years-old.
Again, for Georgia, you will not be able to find any online casinos. However, they do have a lottery and some use of daily fantasy sports unless the state decides later to shut them down. They also only have charitable bingo and video lottery to round out live games. A sports betting bill is still under review. We hope we see some online sportsbooks in Georgia: Caesars, BetMGM, bet365, FanDuel and more.
Online Casino in Georgia
Online casino gaming is illegal in Georgia. The simple fact is that Georgia online gambling is all-but nonexistent, with online casino gaming being illegal. Recent efforts that have attempted to put the option of creating online casinos in Georgia to the public were quashed very early.
You won’t find any legal Georgia betting options when it comes to casino gaming on land, either, with it being one of the few states that don’t have Native American-run casinos. There is, however, a casino cruise, the Emerald Princess Casino, that has several decks of games, but it only admits over 21-year-olds.
Sports Betting in Georgia
Sports betting is illegal in Georgia and there are no active betting apps at this time. Despite the bustling sports crowd, particularly in and around Atlanta, sports betting remains a pariah in the Peach State. Be it betting on the University of Georgia, motorsports, the Braves, Falcons, Dream, or Hawks, you cannot bet on sports in Georgia.
Unlike in other states, where pari-mutuel betting has been allowed to continue, horse and dog racing betting isn’t allowed here either. The state has also been staunchly against allowing online sports betting, too. However, increased support for such a bill, including from sports team ownership, is pushing for a regulated scene.
Online Poker in Georgia
Online poker is illegal in Georgia. The state doesn’t regulate online poker play, so it hasn’t been legalized. The main sticking point is the gambling side, which some establishments have been able to get around by offering popular and free poker nights. They aren’t allowed to charge you an entry fee or buy-in, but there may be prizes on offer if you win the event.
Daily Fantasy in Georgia
Daily fantasy sports betting is legal in Georgia. This seems somewhat bizarre, but it is because the Georgia DFS platforms haven’t been directly legalized, just left out of gambling legislation. As it stands, the state believes that DFS games are of skill, despite classifying real-money poker as a game of chance. So, they are left to operate. Using big-name fantasy sites like FanDuel, Fantasy Draft, and DraftKings, you can create your lineups for NBA, MLB, and NFL games as well as in other sports, such as NASCAR, the WNBA, and golf.
Esports in Georgia
Esports betting in Georgia is illegal. Despite the conservative nature of the Peach State, it isn’t immune to the allure of one of the fastest-rising new sport of esports. New teams and associations are joining the bustling scene, but as with traditional sports, esports betting in Georgia is outlawed.
Lottery in Georgia
State and national lotteries are legal in Georgia. The Georgia Lottery runs state-based games, such as Fantasy 5, as well as national lotteries like Cash4Life and Powerball. On the lottery website, you can enjoy some Georgia online gambling, with ‘Diggi Games’ scratch cards costing up to $20 available to play.
Horse Racing Betting in Georgia
State law in Georgia makes horse racing betting illegal. That is despite the fact that the sport has a rich history here. The Atlanta Steeplechase run in April near Rome in the Peach State has been held for more than 50 years. That notwithstanding, you cannot bet on horse racing legally in any form in Georgia.
Georgia Gambling Sites
Currently none.
Minimum legal gambling age in Georgia, USA: 18+ (casino, bingo, lottery), 18+ (sports betting – expected).
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