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Sports betting talks returned to the Georgia Capitol as a familiar proposal landed back on the table. Lawmakers once again weighed whether online wagering can fit inside existing lottery law rather than forcing a statewide vote.
The effort restarts a debate that lawmakers revisit almost every year, often with little progress to show.
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State Rep. Matt Hatchett reintroduced House Bill 910 on Monday, marking the first sports betting bill of 2026 in the Peach State.
The proposal mirrors language introduced in April 2025. It authorizes the Georgia Lottery to regulate and license as many as 18 online sportsbooks.
Hatchett framed the bill as an expansion of lottery products rather than a broader gambling overhaul.
House Bill 910 amends the state lottery act instead of the state constitution. That approach avoids placing sports betting on the 2026 voter ballot.
The bill keeps a tight focus. Casino gaming and pari mutuel wagering remain outside the proposal. Only online sports betting appears in the language, with no retail sportsbooks included.
Supporters argue that limiting scope improves the chances of passage in a legislature that historically resists gambling expansion.
Georgia lawmakers began formal sports betting efforts in February 2020. Since then, bills surfaced nearly every session.
Some proposals sought a constitutional amendment. Others pushed for a statewide referendum. None advanced far enough to reach voters or the governors desk.
Despite hosting major professional franchises and powerhouse college programs, Georgia remains without legal sports betting while neighboring states moved ahead.
Supporters point to shifting attitudes around lottery authority and online wagering models already active in other states. They argue the lottery framework fits Georgia political structure better than casino driven bills.
Opponents still question whether sports betting belongs under lottery law at all. That debate continues to stall momentum each year.
House Bill 910 now enters committee review, where past efforts often stalled early.