Senate Approves Georgia Sports Betting Bill, But With Major Tweak

A bill is on its way to the House after being approved by the Senate this morning, albeit with a massive change to how sports betting will be legalized in the Peach State.

Sen. Clint Dixon s (R-45) sports betting bill, , was approved 35-15 by members of the Senate, but amended to require a constitutional amendment before going into effect.

If approved by the House of Representatives, Georgia voters would have the final say on sports betting at the 2024 November general election. If approved by voters during the upcoming election, sports betting would likely launch in 2025.

Constitutional Amendment Now Necessary for Legalization

Dixon s bill legalizes online sports betting for 16 license holders in the state and called for the Georgia Lottery to regulate the ga…