Georgia’s next governor could help determine whether years of gambling legalization efforts finally produce casinos or regulated sportsbooks.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made a casino referendum part of her education agenda. Republican Rick Jackson has offered no comparable legalization commitment in his published campaign plans nor public comments indicating his support.
The former Atlanta mayor and health care businessman are competing on the Nov. 3 ballot to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Their contest gives gambling supporters a choice between a candidate proposing a new revenue source via gambling and one emphasizing tax cuts, “spending discipline,” and improvements to existing programs.
