Georgia remains one of the few holdout states for legal sports betting. There have been efforts to change that, but no substantial traction has been made. Most recently, a February 2025 initiative to legalize sports gambling was introduced in the state Senate before ultimately failing.
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As the waiting game continues for progress, legal alternatives are available in Georgia, including Daily Fantasy Sports sites like Underdog and platforms such as Kalshi. Below, we take a complete look at Georgia sports betting and what you need to know.
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Georgia Sports Betting Options
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Terms and Conditions
New customers only. Deposit min. $10. Place first bet of min $5 and get $100 in bonus bets if your bet wins.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
21+ and present in OH.
#2
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Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US)
877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)
1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR)
21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.
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Terms and Conditions
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/
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GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).
21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
21+ and present in OH.
Promotions & Bonuses
Promotions & Bonuses
Terms and Conditions
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
21+ and present in OH.
When sports betting in Georgia, Daily Fantasy Sites and Alternative sportsbooks will roll out a range of promotions and bonuses designed to attract both newcomers and seasoned punters. Typical offers include:
- Sign-Up Bonuses: Large deposit match offers and risk-free bets to get you started
- Enhanced Odds Boosts: Temporary improvements on popular markets to increase potential returns
- Free Bet Credits: Bonuses that allow you to place a wager without using your own cash
- Loyalty Rewards Programs: Points or credits earned with every bet, which can be redeemed for bonus funds or exclusive perks
To maximize these bonus offers, keep the following tips in mind:
- Read the Fine Print: Always review the terms and conditions to understand wagering requirements and expiration dates
- Compare Offers: Shop around different sportsbooks to find the most competitive promotions
- Use Exclusive Promo Codes: Access bonus codes from trusted sources for additional benefits
- Plan Your Wagers: Strategically combine bonuses with your betting strategy to meet playthrough requirements effectively
- Ask For Help: You don't have to do it alone. Trusted pick service providers like Doc's Sports and Wunderdog can help you spend those bonus bucks wisely
Is Sports Betting Legal In Georgia?
No. While there have been efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia, attempts failed in 2024 and again in 2025. However, even though sportsbooks aren't legal, Georgia does offer other forms of sports wagering, such as Daily Fantasy Contests, Sweepstakes games, and betting market websites like Kalshi.
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Are Online Casinos Legal in Georgia?
Real-money online casino gaming is illegal in Georgia. There are also no land-based casinos in the state. The Emerald Princess cruise ship, which operates from the port of Brunswick, offers slots and table games while in international waters
There is no pending legislation or ballot initiative that would legalize online casinos. A proposal was filed in February 2025 to legalize both sports betting and online casinos. It would require a constitutional amendment and voter approval, with the earliest possible vote in November 2026.
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Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in Georgia?
Sweepstakes casinos are currently accessible to residents of Georgia. The state does not have specific laws banning or regulating these platforms. Since these sites use a no-purchase-necessary model and award prizes via sweepstakes entries as opposed to wagers, they are generally not classified as gambling under Georgia law.
There is no active or pending legislation in Georgia aimed at restricting or prohibiting sweepstakes casino operations. Most sweepstakes platforms require players to be at least 18 years old to participate, which aligns with the standard age for online gaming on these sites. However, some platforms may impose a higher age limit of 21 or older.
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Legal Framework
- Sports betting at sportsbooks, as you'd find in Las Vegas, is not legal in Georgia.
- However, there are no current laws restricting betting apps that offer alternatives to sportsbooks like betting exchanges and betting market websites like Kalshi.
Regulatory Bodies
- The Georgia Lottery Corporation: If sports betting at sportsbooks becomes legal in Georgia one day, perhaps the Georgia Lottery might be the folks tasked with overseeing licensing of sportsbooks. This is a model other states have followed. It's also possible a newly created government organization needs to be formed in Georgia to make it happen.
Key Restrictions & Limitations
- Age Restrictions: All bettors must be 18+ to participate in the betting platforms that are available in Georgia.
- Betting restrictions: Each app has its own set of restrictions. For instance, you won't find political bets on Prophet X, but you will on Kalshi. You won't find in-game wagers at Kalshi, but you will at Betr.
- Point Spread Betting: The traditional point spread wagers you'll find at sportsbooks aren't available in Georgia.
Responsible Gambling Initiatives
- The Georgia Department of Health has an Office of Problem Gambling, which offers information on its website about identifying problematic gambling behavior and finding treatment and other resources.
Top Georgia Sports Betting Apps
Our team has carefully analyzed the Georgia sports betting options to bring you a handpicked selection of the most popular and reputable options in the Peach State. Check out our comprehensive Daily Fantasy Sports and prediction market guides for complete details on the best available options.
History of Sports Betting Legislation In Georgia
Sports betting isn’t legal in Georgia yet, but as you can see from the timeline below there has been a lot of effort into making it a reality. If more progress is made on legalizing sports betting in Georgia, it will be updated in this space.
May 14, 2018: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), paving the way for each state to legalize sports betting.
March 20, 2023: Amended House Bill 237 (HB 237), which would legalize sports betting in Georgia and allow up to 16 sportsbook licenses in the state, is introduced in the Senate.
March 29, 2023: Door closes on 2023 sports betting legalization after lawmakers don’t pass legalization during the legislative session.
January 25, 2024: Senate Bill 386 (SB 386), a bill legalizing sports betting in Georgia, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development.
January 30, 2024: SB 386 passes the Economic Development Committee with an 8-2 vote.
February 1, 2024: SB 386 was approved in the Georgia Senate.
March 29, 2024: Door closes on 2024 sports betting legalization after lawmakers don’t pass legalization during the legislative session.
February 4, 2025: Four state senators introduced resolution 131 to legalize sports betting and casino gambling.
March 6, 2025: The aforementioned bill was stalled for the year after not being brought to the full House floor for a vote.
How to start betting in Georgia
Sports betting in Georgia is different from most states because betting at sportsbooks hasn't been legalized. However, you can still place wagers on sports in Georgia through alternatives to sportsbooks like betting exchanges or Daily Fantasy Sites. If you're 18+ in Georgia, you can download one of these alternative sportsbooks and start betting today.
Select an Option
First, decide which betting option (Prophet X, Betr, etc.) you want to use. The details on this page can help you make a decision, and you can also read full reviews for each option using the links provided.
Register
Once you've decided on a betting app, click the banner on this page to start the registration process and look for a button that says “sign up” or “get started” while you’re inside Georgia. You’ll be required to fill in some personal information and verify your identity.
Deposit
To fund the account, select your preferred payment method. Each app offers different deposit options, but common options include Credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and PayPal. Remember to keep an eye out for any fees associated with the deposit.
Choose your bet and bet size
There are a variety of wagering options within each betting option. If you’re just getting started, money lines are the most straightforward bet and allow bettors to wager on who will win an event. Point spreads, over/under, parlays, player props, and futures bets are also popular choices.
place a wager
Each betting option runs independently from the others so they each may offer different point spreads or odds on the same wager. Before placing your wager, try shopping around at other betting apps to get the best price. Once you’ve found odds you like, type in your wager amount and submit your wager. If your wager wins, your winnings and your original bet will be deposited back into your account shortly after the event you bet on finishes.
withdraw funds
Each Georgia betting option has different methods and processes for cashing out money if you’re successful in betting. It’s normal for withdrawals to take longer than deposits, but the money is typically received within a couple of days.
Georgia Sports Betting Partnerships
Georgia is home to a handful of professional sports teams in Atlanta (Braves, Falcons, Hawks) that have produced some of the most iconic players in sports, like Deion Sanders, Tom Glavine, and Greg Maddux.
However, there's one noteworthy partnership recently that might provide a model for other DFS companies to partner with professional sports teams:
- PrizePicks, a Daily Fantasy Sports provider that isn't FinCertified, teamed up with the Atlanta Braves. The agreement began in 2020 and is expected to extend well past 2026, though an official expiration date is not known. PrizePicks has also partnered with the Atlanta Hawks, and thus, it's common to see PrizePicks signage throughout the Hawks arena.
FanDuel Sports Network streams Atlanta Braves games following a naming rights deal between Diamond Sports Group and FanDuel announced in October 2024.
Deals like this would be much more common in Georgia if lawmakers passed bills allowing sports betting in the state.
Comparison with Other States
Georgia is flanked by two states (South Carolina and Alabama) which also have not legalized sports betting. Florida, its neighbor to the south, has legalized sports betting but only has one sportsbook (Hard Rock Bet) available to its residents. Georgia's northern border touches two states (North Carolina and Tennessee) that legalized sports betting and are seeing the tax benefits hit each state's budget.
Market Size & Wagering Handle
- Without regulated sportsbooks it's difficult to say how many dollars are wagered in Georgia on DFS sites and similar apps.
- Georgia has a lot of sports fans with a hunger for betting so if it were to legalize sports betting, it'd likely be a thriving market that sportsbooks would love a piece of.
- In contrast:
- Tennessee: The state's sports betting handle has gone up each year and in 2024 it eclipsed its 2023 numbers by more than a billion dollars with an impressive $5.297 Billion figure.
- North Carolina: With a big NCAA following (Duke and UNC), North Carolina notched a $5.417 Billion betting handle in 2024, but keep in mind that's without January and February numbers because they didn't legalize until March.
- Florida: The state's $12.7 billion 2024 betting handle was up from $900 million in 2023, but remember that sports betting wasn't legalized for long that year.
Tax Rates on Sportsbooks & Impact on the Market
- Georgia: Georgia lawmakers proposed a 20% tax rate in a bill that ultimately failed.
- Tennessee: The way Tennessee taxes sportsbooks is different than most states. Instead of taxing the revenue, the entire handle is taxed at 1.85% which makes it challenging to compare apples with apples.
- North Carolina: North Carolina has an 18% tax rate on its sportsbooks, which is on the higher side when compared nationally.
- Florida: Florida has a revenue-sharing model that mandates the Seminole tribe pay 13.75% of revenue with the state.
Overall Implications
- If Georgia were to legalize sports betting before South Carolina and Alabama, there might be some residents in those two states who would cross the border to bet on large events like the Super Bowl or March Madness.
- Residents in Florida who have been restricted from Hard Rock Bet might seek out Georgia for refuge if it were to adopt sports betting laws. People who live on the border of Florida would love to take a short drive across state lines and snag some sign-up bonuses in Georgia one day.
Potential Legislative Changes & Market Growth for Georgia Sports Betting
Legalization in 2026?
It goes without saying that the biggest potential legislative change Georgia could make is to legalize sports betting. If that were to happen it'd make a lot of sports fans in Georgia happy and create opportunities for the Braves, Hawks, and Falcons to cash in on lucrative partnerships. Stay tuned to this page for the latest Georgia sports betting news
Failed Bills
The list of failed sports betting bills in Georgia is longer than the Falcons' odds of winning a Super Bowl. The following is a list of bills that could have potentially legalized sports betting, but ultimately ended in disappointment: SB 386, SB 172, HB 237, SB403, HB903, HB86, SR135, SB142, SB57, HB380, SR140.
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Responsible Gaming Message From Georgia
Most players enjoy our games responsibly. But, some may need help with problem gambling. Have you ever asked yourself, “Do I have a gambling problem?” First, know you're not alone. There are groups and resources ready to help. If you've wondered about gambling's impact on your life, please take the quick test on our website (galottery.com). It may be time to get help or rethink your gambling habits.
Gambling Addiction Support:
- Access to counseling services and support groups is available through national organizations like the Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER).
- Those seeking help can also chat with a certified counselor at 800gambler.chat
Responsible Gaming Initiatives:
- The Georgia Lottery offers a voluntary self-exclusion program so Georgians can ban themselves from participating in gambling through the lottery. Many states that have legalized sports betting have similar measures in place that are specific to sports betting.
Operator Tools and Safety Features:
- In states that have legalized sports betting entirely, regulators mandate safety features. Despite Georgia not reaching this milestone, these safety features are still often in place on the sports betting apps Georgia does have.
- For instance, Underdog Fantasy has a "Responsible Gaming" tab that allows bettors to self-exclude, set "cool-off" breaks and even the ability to be notified when you deposit more than a certain amount.
The Georgia Council on Problem Gambling (GCPG) (https://www.georgiagamblinghelp.org/) invites those seeking more information on gambling addiction or scheduling a meeting with a gambling counselor to leave a message at 404-985-6785 or an email (info@georgiagamblinghelp.org). The GCPG also offers a 20-question survey, which it says indicates a gambling problem or addiction if you answer “yes” to 7 or more questions.
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