Sports fans will be scouting the state Capitol this week as three bills aimed at allowing Georgians to wager their money on games face vital committee hearings.
On Tuesday, the House Higher Education Committee is scheduled to hear a bill by Rep. Marcus Wiedower, a Republican from Watkinsville.
Wiedower’s plan would put sports betting under the purview of the Georgia Lottery and award 16 licenses to operate betting services.
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