Internet sweepstakes or video gaming machines have been a target of North Carolina law enforcement for years. Despite laws that put the brakes on video gaming, it seems some of those games are.
Out of all the states in America, Georgia is up there for being one of the least friendly gambling states.
Not only is online gambling considered illegal in GA, but there are no land-based casinos anywhere to be found. The closest brick and mortar is located out of state.
Georgia does offer a state lottery as well as charitable bingo games. There is also a casino cruise ship that offers multiple decks of popular casino games, and a bar and restaurant.
Online Casinos in Georgia
Georgia has not legalized online gambling in the state. There have been discussions of legalizing online casinos, but there are no concrete plans in place at this time.
Georgia does have a state lottery, which can indicate an openness to other forms of betting.
The nearest online casinos will be in West Virginia, which has already approved legislation and seen operators go live. Tennessee has approved online sports betting.
But, you can still register with a legal online casino while you're in Georgia. That means you can get the casino's bonus offers or deposit, and then play whenever you're in states where it'slegal (even in a layover at the airport).
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Land-based Casinos In Georgia
Many gamblers look for Atlanta, Georgia casino locations, but there are none and the closest casinos near Georgia are in North Carolina. The Cherokees have two Indian casinos there and they areabout 125 and 155 miles away from Atlanta. Click here to see information on those two North Carolina casinos.
The only Georgia casinos you will find is one casino boat, based in Brunswick, which sails three miles out into international waters where casino gambling is permitted.
The boat offers blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, slots, and video poker. No public information is available concerning the payback percentages on gaming machines on the Georgia casinoboat.
Due to security restrictions, you must present a photo ID, or you will not be allowed to board. The minimum age to get on board the boat and to gamble is 18. However, you must be 21 to drinkalcoholic beverages.
There is a $10 fee to get on board, and a cash bar and a la carte food service are also available.
Types of Casino in Georgia
There is no legalized casino gambling in Georgia and, therefore, there are no land-based casinos in Georgia.
Arkansas
If you want to gamble at a casino in Georgia, you will need to take a cruise. The Emerald Princess Casino is a four-deck cruise ship, offering the same amenities as a brick and mortar,including a cash bar. The casino cruise sails out on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
You can learn more about the sailing schedule and the Emerald Princess Casino here.
List Of Land-based Casinos In Georgia
There is one casino in Georgia that operates as a cruise ship. There used to be another one, but it had its license taken away back in 2015.
Emerald Princess Casino
- 1 Emerald Princess Drive, Brunswick, GA 31523
- 1 912-265-3558
- Games available: 250 slots, 12 blackjack tables, 2 roulette wheels, and craps, 2 poker tables, Texas Hold' Em