Georgia Senate clears bill to legalize sports betting with constitutional amendment

On Thursday, the Georgia Senate passed a bill which lays the groundwork for the legalization of sports betting in the state after a constitutional amendment that would give Georgia voters the final say was added at the last minute. Senate Bill 386 heads to the House chamber after receiving a favorable 35-15 vote, a large enough margin to meet the two-thirds majority required by the Legislature for legislation that amends the Georgia Constitution through a ballot referendum. The bill’s sponsor Republican Sen. Clint Dixon was among several lawmakers who on...