Gaming; state lottery and other gaming activities, authorized by general law; gaming commission, authorized to license and regulate gaming activities; Governor, authorized to negotiate Tribal-State gaming compact, constitutional amendment
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Summary
The proposal would change the state constitution so the Legislature can authorize a state lottery, in‑person casino‑style games, and both in‑person and online sports wagering. It also creates a new gaming commission to license and police all gambling activities and bars any future local gaming amendments. Additionally, it lets the governor negotiate a tribal gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
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