Georgia Online Gambling 2020

Gambling laws in Georgia are quite strict in comparison to neighboring states like Florida. Betting on horse racing is banned but some floating casinos are permitted. Bingo games can also be played for real money. Let’s see if the situation with online gambling in Georgia moves anywhere in 2020.

Sportsbooks

Georgia has some strict gambling laws on the books so passing any new legislation on the online sports betting will prove to be tough (maybe By 2020?). However, there is active legislation in the statehouse as of 2018. The passage will require two-thirds the state senate, a signature from the governor and then voters’ approval. The bill is popular, but it has plenty of legal hoops to jump through so it is safe to say the earliest you may find a sportsbook in Georgia won’t be until 2021. Online sportsbooks will be tougher to get through as the state has taken a hardline on all online gambling.

Casinos

As mentioned, Georgia is strict and there are no casinos in operation in the state. The best they can offer is a casino cruise-line operation. This is where boats literally take you out to international waters to play casino games. It’s the riverboat model casino, only in the ocean.

Online Poker

Online poker is also strictly prohibited in Georgia so players have been using off-shore sites and will have to continue to do so. There is hope for an all-encompassing online gambling law to pass, including poker. However, it won’t be anytime soon as Georgia has proven it is in no hurry.

Lotteries

Georgia is strict with gambling but not when it comes to the lottery. Their lottery is big business in the state. They offer all the major-players as well as state and local lottos for players.

Fantasy Sports

The one online gambling product Georgia allows is fantasy sports. DFS sites have been up and running in the state for years and continue to do so. There was legislation to regulate and tax the industry, but it failed to pass. Therefore, DFS continues without producing any revenue for the state.

Horse Racing

While horse racing in any form is illegal in the state of Georgia, there is a big effort to bring it to the state. As far as gambling expansion in the state, horse racing betting online has the best chance to happen soon, by 2020. There are bills pending and their fate could be decided in 2019.

10 Biggest cities in Georgia for online gambling:

1. Atlanta
2. Columbus
3. Savannah
4. Sandy Springs
5. Roswell
6. Johns Creek
7. Albany
8. Warner Robins
9. Alpharetta
10. Marietta