It’s been a rocky few years for proponents of legalizing sports betting in Georgia, as various legislative proposals have been scuttled by a variety of factors. But backers have reason for hope in 2024 as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a prominent backer who introduced a sports betting bill in 2020 as a state senator, says it “is something that should be an easy lift.” He has allies in the form of the influential Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta’s pro sports teams, leaving observers to speculate that sports betting’s odds of finally passing in 2024 are RISING…
