Georgia Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Georgia. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Georgia. There have been ongoing discussions and proposed legislation to formally legalize and regulate DFS in Georgia, but as of early 2026, no bill has been passed into law.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Georgia is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
ILLEGALGeorgia prohibits online casino gambling and poker under Georgia Code Title 16, Chapter 12. The state only permits limited gambling such as the state lottery and charitable gaming. Internet gambling is not authorized.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online gambling devices or software is illegal under O.C.G.A. § 16-12-20.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or distribution of online gambling services is prohibited under O.C.G.A. § 16-12-21.
Penalties
Misdemeanor punishable by fines and imprisonment under O.C.G.A. § 16-12-23.
Minimum Age
None (illegal regardless of age).
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Georgia has not yet been verified. Despite repeated legislative efforts, bills to legalize sports betting have consistently failed to pass, with the most recent attempt being rejected in March 2026.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
ILLEGALPoker home games exist in a legal gray area in Georgia. There have been no recent changes to Georgia's strict gambling laws.
Home Game Rules
Technically prohibited but rarely enforced
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Could face misdemeanor gambling charges if reported.
Age Requirements
N/A
Sports Betting
ILLEGALSports betting is not legal in Georgia. Multiple legislative efforts to legalize sports betting have failed to pass.
In-Person Betting
Illegal. Georgia has not legalized sports betting. Multiple bills have been introduced but none have passed. The state constitution requires a two-thirds legislative vote and voter referendum to authorize new forms of gambling. Strong opposition from religious conservatives and existing lottery interests have blocked progress.
Online/Mobile Betting
No legal sportsbooks or betting apps operate in Georgia.
Penalties
Georgia Code § 16-12-21: gambling is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $1,000 fine for first offense). Commercial gambling is a felony (1-5 years).
Minimum Betting Age
N/A — not legal