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Georgia lawmakers reject sports betting referendum resolution 63-98

Regulation

Georgia lawmakers voted 63-98 against House Resolution 450, ending debate on a proposed constitutional referendum on sports betting for the legislative session. The resolution would have asked voters whether to authorise sports betting and direct funding to pre-kindergarten and HOPE scholarships; bills may be filed for the next session, the report said.

The vote leaves sports betting legislation without further debate in Georgia this session.

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