A state representative who was involved in Georgia’s efforts to legalize sports wagering has stepped down to focus on a separate business opportunity, according to Fox 5 News.
State Rep. Marcus Wiedower, a Republican who has served Georgia’s 121st district since 2019, had introduced two bills, House Bill 686 and House Resolution 450, intending to legalize sports gambling in the state. The bills focused solely on internet gambling, avoiding casinos, kiosks, and horse racing.
House Bill 686 would see the awarding of up to 16 licenses for online gambling operators in the state and a revenue tax rate of 24%.
House Resolution 450 wanted voters to have the final say through a referendum in 2026 on whether online sports gambling would be legalized in Georgia or not.
