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Georgia lawmakers plan to legalize sports betting in 2026
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Matt Hatchett, has introduced his sports betting proposal, HB 910, in an effort to legalize the industry under the Georgia Lottery.
HB 910, which is assigned to the Higher Education Committee, was first introduced in 2025; however, the bill didn’t make it out of committee at the time.
Hatchett’s bill doesn’t require a constitutional amendment. Some lawmakers believe it is necessary to legalize sports betting in Georgia, even though the U.S. allows bills without amendments.
The bill would legalize up to 18 sportsbooks in Georgia, each paying $1.5 million in annual license fees and subject to a 25% revenue tax. The Georgia Lottery would receive its own license and be responsible for regulating the industry. Following a public process, the Georgia Lottery would also be able to award seven licenses.
On the other hand, there are political issues that make the legalization more challenging. In 2025, a House Study Committee on Gaming in the State of Georgia published a nine-page report with no recommendations for the industry, while sports betting advocate and committee chair Representative Marcus Wiedower resigned in October 2025.
An additional Senate study committee on tourism later published its own report, suggesting that legalized sports betting could bring in major events to Georgia.
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