State Sports Betting

What is happening? A former Georgia State Supreme Court Chief Justice says that sports betting does not require a constitutional amendment because it can be included under the historical interpretation of the state lottery which is in the Georgia State constitution.

Why is this important? “Based on my review of the relevant law, the original public meanings of applicable terms and the historical context of those terms, it is my opinion that sports betting can be legalized as a state-run lottery for educational purposes solely through legislative action,” wrote the former Chief Justice for the Georgia State Supreme Court.

Atlanta Journal Constitution | Ex-Georgia chief justice: Sports betting doesn’t require constitutional amendment