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Georgia governor-elect opens door to casino and sports betting debate in 2027

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Georgia governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has signalled openness to gambling expansion as advocates look to advance casinos and sports betting in 2027. Bottoms has said gambling could help fund public education; a voter referendum must precede legislation, and casino gambling also requires a constitutional amendment. Mike Griffin of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board opposes expansion on moral grounds.

Expansion would require voter approval before lawmakers could establish a framework for casinos or sports betting.

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Texas lieutenant governor race could shape 2027 sports betting and casino bills

Texas sports betting and casino legislation could be affected by the lieutenant governor election on 3 November, according to the report. Dan Patrick has said gambling expansion needs majority support from Senate Republicans; in 2023, he declined to advance a sports betting amendment passed by the House. Vikki Goodwin supports letting voters decide on casinos and online sports betting.

According to the report, the future of Texas sports betting and casino legislation could hinge on the lieutenant governor race held on November 3. Dan Patrick, the Republican lieutenant governor, is the favorite on prediction markets to win another term against Democratic state Rep. Vikki Goodwin. As of Monday, Kalshi placed Patrick's chance at 75% and Polymarket at 77%, although trading volume in that market was small.

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