A.M. ATL: Bets are on
Georgia legislature may reconsider legalizing sports betting and casino gambling to generate tax revenue for state priorities.Summary
The article discusses the potential revival of gambling legalization efforts in Georgia, focusing on sports betting and casino gambling. It notes that Georgia is among the most populous states banning these activities, and past attempts have failed. Incoming officials, including Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin, are open to considering legalization, with Bottoms suggesting casino gambling could generate up to $500 million annually for pre-kindergarten and early learning programs. McLaurin prefers destination gambling over mobile wagering for safety. A casino company has already secured an option to buy a closed JCPenney in Macon, anticipating legislative approval. The article also touches on other topics: how Georgia universities are integrating AI into curricula, political divides in the Georgia GOP, and Ted Turner's art collection going to auction.
(Source：The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)