States / Georgia / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Georgia?
No. In Georgia, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 11, 2026).
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Not authorized | Repeated bills (SB 386/SR 579 in 2024; HR 450/HB 686 in 2025 and 2026) would have authorized online sports wagering pending a constitutional amendment; none has passed. See legislation.pending_summary fact.[1],[2],[3],[4],[5] | ||
| Sports (retail) | Not authorized | No statute authorizes retail sports wagering; general gambling prohibition applies. Legalization requires a constitutional amendment (two-thirds vote), which has failed every session since 2018.[1],[2],[6] |
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Sources
- O.C.G.A. § 16-12-21 — Gambling · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22 — Commercial Gambling · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Georgia Sports Betting Dies On Final Legislative Day · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Legal Sports Betting Flops Again in Georgia · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Georgia sports betting efforts extinguished on House floor · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Georgia Gambling Laws · retrieved Oct 10, 2026