Constitutional amendments held the richest PG/RG funding in the United States
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The sources said negotiations continued throughout the day, but by the day it had become clear that Atlanta had two different camps of thought and that the likelihood that legitimate sports betting would reach a vote had changed significantly depending on which camp shared the information.
"This was one of Georgia's closer attempts to complete a constitutional amendment, but we won't know the actual total number of votes unless you bring all the liars to the table," Brendan Boothman, a gambling consultant at B Global based in Las Vegas, told iGB. "It's unfortunate that some lawmakers trust voters to vote for them again, but not have the same opportunity at the ballot box to allow for this additional form of entertainment in Peach State."
The constitutional amendment, SR 579, was amended on Thursday morning, including the wealthiest issues in the country and a responsible gambling score, which is 15% of tax revenue and capped at $22.5 million a year.
Sources say if the resolution had hit rock bottom, a second amendment would have been presented. It would have reduced the problem and responsibility gambling funds to 5% of tax revenue, and changed where other funds were headed.
"I was impressed to see the state put meaningful time, attention and funds into preventing and addressing problem gambling services if sports betting ultimately comes to Peach State," Brian Dura-Shawall, a responsible game advocate, told iGB before it became clear the bet would not win a House vote.
"Historically, Georgia ranks the lowest in the U.S. when it comes to per capita contributions to this critical public health issue. With this modification, Georgia now outperforms 38 states and Washington, D.C., in its contribution to problem gambling in legalized sports betting."