Braves’ CEO ‘incredibly disappointed’ after bid to legalize sports betting in Ga. fails again

Derek Schiller
Atlanta Braves' president and CEO Derek Schiller expressed disappointment that an effort to legalize sports betting in Georgia failed at the state Capitol. (Emil Moffatt/WABE News)

The Atlanta Braves begin defending their World Series title Thursday at Truist Park.

But amid the celebration over last year’s championship, a top club official says he’s disappointed that another effort to legalize sports betting in Georgia has failed.

Despite a last-minute push by supporters of expanded gambling, the Georgia legislature ended its 40-day session this week without taking decisive action.