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Many people contact our law office to ask, “What is illegal gambling in GA?” Most gambling is illegal in Georgia, with only a few exceptions allowed. Georgia defines gambling as betting on games or contests. or playing cards, dice, or ball games to win money or valuable items.<\/p>\n

The only forms of gambling allowed in Georgia are the Georgia State Lottery, charitable raffles, and bingo games.<\/p>\n

Is gambling legal in Georgia? For the most part, it is not. Illegal gambling is a crime in Georgia. A violation of Georgia gambling laws can lead to misdemeanor charges with harsh penalties upon conviction. Penalties may include up to 1 year in jail. Fines can exceed $1,000, or both jail time and fines. Other sentencing penalties include extended probation, and asset seizure in some cases.<\/p>\n

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Many people contact our law office to ask, “What is illegal gambling in GA?” Most gambling is illegal in Georgia, with only a few exceptions allowed. Georgia defines gambling as betting on games or contests. or playing cards, dice, or ball games to win money or valuable items. The only forms of gambling allowed in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-criminal-defense","category-illegal-gambling"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is Illegal Gambling in Georgia? GA Gambling Laws Explained<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Facing an illegal gambling or machine case in Georgia? 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