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Casino Gaming in Georgia? Don’t Bet On It Just Yet

By Chris Ulfers on Posted in Bingo, Casino Gaming, Georgia Gaming, Government Regulation, Horse-racing, Tribal Gaming
Casino gaming is, at present, not permitted in the State of Georgia. Indeed, some commentators have gone as far as to categorize Georgia as one of the three least gambling-friendly states in the nation. Yet, others believe that Georgia’s casino-gaming prohibition may soon come to an end. In fact, some legislators and commentators are of … Continue Reading

Georgia: Is expansion of gaming the best hope for the HOPE Scholarship Program?

By J. Kelly Duncan on Posted in Georgia Gaming
On November 2, 2015, members of the Georgia House and Senate Study Committees on the Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program met to consider testimony relative to expansion of gaming in the state to include casino gaming and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing to supplement the funding shortfall that threaten the continued viability of the … Continue Reading
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