Online casinos are not legal in Georgia under current state law. The state maintains strict gambling regulations that prohibit most forms of commercial gambling, with only a few specific exceptions permitted. Georgia's gambling laws are enforced by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Commercial Gambling Unit, which actively investigates and prosecutes illegal gambling operations throughout the state (1).
According to Georgia state regulations, only three forms of gambling are legally permitted within the state: charity bingo, the Georgia Lottery, and raffles. All other forms of gambling, including online casinos, sports betting, and commercial casino operations, remain prohibited under Georgia law. The state has not passed any legislation to legalize or regulate online casino gambling, and there are currently no indications that such legislation is being actively considered (2).
"Bingo is one of only three legal forms of gambling in Georgia. The other two legal forms of gambling are the Georgia Lottery and raffles."
The strict enforcement of gambling laws in Georgia means that residents who wish to engage in online casino gambling must do so through offshore platforms, which operate in a legal gray area. While the state does not specifically prosecute individual players who use offshore gambling sites, these platforms are not regulated by Georgia authorities and offer no consumer protections. For those seeking legal gambling options within Georgia, the limited choices remain charity bingo events, lottery tickets, and authorized raffles conducted by qualifying organizations.
Source:
https://investigative-gbi.georgia.gov/contacts/commercial-gambling-unit
https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/bingo
Last updated: 26-07-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
