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HB 1197·GA·house

Georgia Lottery for Education Act; authorize certain billiards and darts tournaments and prizes

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Alan Powell
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House Committee Favorably Reported

Feb 24, 2026

Summary

The bill lets owners of venues with coin‑operated amusement machines run billiards or darts tournaments and award only gift cards or other non‑cash prizes. It also changes how lottery products can be redeemed from Class A and B machines, requires new reporting of non‑cash redemptions, and sets a progressive penalty system for violations. The changes aim to expand gaming options while tightening oversight and protecting lottery revenues.

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