An intriguing bill has been introduced to the Senate and would legalize sports betting in the Peach State without the need for a constitutional amendment.
The bipartisan bill, , is sponsored by 16 senators, including Sen. Gloria Butler (D-55), the Senate Minority Leader. to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the bill has the support of several Georgia professional sports teams.
Unlike other pieces of Georgia sports betting legislation, it does not call for an amendment of the Georgia constitution.
Support From High Places
In addition to Georgia sports teams, the legislation also has the support of Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), according to Georgia politics reporter Rahul Bali for WABE News.
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