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Georgia Bars Casinos, Makes Gambling Felony Without Supermajority Vote

6/19/2026

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Georgia law makes gambling a felony and bars casinos without a two-thirds legislative vote and referendum.
The constitution limits legal gambling to the state lottery, charitable bingo and certain amusement machines, a framework that caused House Resolution 450 to miss two-thirds vote in March 2026.
As of June 2026 no bill has progressed to legalize online casinos or sportsbooks, while sweep-stakes sites like Crown Coins Casino operate under a “no purchase necessary” model.

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Story summary

Georgia law makes gambling a felony and bars casinos without a two-thirds legislative vote and referendum.
The constitution limits legal gambling to the state lottery, charitable bingo and certain amusement machines, a framework that caused House Resolution 450 to miss two-thirds vote in March 2026.
As of June 2026 no bill has progressed to legalize online casinos or sportsbooks, while sweep-stakes sites like Crown Coins Casino operate under a “no purchase necessary” model.