Location: Georgia
One candidate for Georgia governor could bring casino, sports betting boost
Georgia’s next governor could help determine whether years of gambling legalization efforts finally produce casinos or regulated... more
Are Georgia skill games paying enough? Lawmaker says no
Tucked into a corner of Taqueria el Patron in Augusta, Georgia, are a couple of devices that look for all the world like slot machines. But... more
Georgia sports betting interests spend $12.3 million to sway elections
Independent political committees have spent more than $25 million to influence this year’s elections in Georgia, already surpassing the... more
Instant Win Gaming adds Georgia, New Hampshire lotteries to network
Instant Win Gaming, a supplier of eInstant games to the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries and World Lottery... more
Georgia election races draw $10 million from betting industry
Georgia’s battle over legalizing sports betting has become a major issue in the 2026 election cycle, with gambling companies funneling... more
Running for governor, former Atlanta mayor pitches casino revenue for education
Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race is entering a critical phase as candidates make their final push before the May primary. Voters are two... more
Georgia: Sports betting bill falls short again
Lawmakers in the Georgia House rejected a proposal to legalize sports betting, leaving the long-running effort to expand gambling stalled... more
Georgia: Proposed Macon casino faces legal, political hurdles
A proposed casino at the Macon Mall remains uncertain as Georgia law currently prohibits commercial gambling, leaving the $20 million deal... more
Georgia: GLPI gets $20M option to buy J.C. Penney at Macon Mall
The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority has signed a letter of intent that could eventually lead to a casino and hotel... more
Georgia tourism committee recommends legalized mobile sports betting
A committee studying Georgia tourism added a recommendation to legalize mobile sports betting to its final report released Monday. The... more

