Sports betting supporters in Georgia, including many Trump voters, are pushing for legalization according to State Sen. Brandon Beach. In a recent op-ed, Beach highlighted that over 81% of Republican primary voters support letting citizens decide on gaming expansion through a statewide vote.

Georgia remains one of just three top-20 population states, alongside California and Texas, without regulated sports betting. Despite multiple legislative attempts, sports betting bills have repeatedly failed to pass.

Key points about Georgia sports betting:

• Georgia is the 9th largest state by population
• Previous sports betting legislation died earlier this year
• Gov. Brian Kemp has shown signs of softening his stance on sports betting
• Data shows Georgians are actively seeking betting options through offshore sites
• GeoComply reported 100% increase in Georgia residents trying to access legal sportsbooks in other states

Sen. Beach warns that Georgia risks losing major sporting events from organizations like FIFA, NFL, and NCAA by not legalizing sports betting. He argues that Republican lawmakers should listen to their base, who overwhelmingly support putting the issue to a statewide vote.

While there's no direct correlation between Trump supporters and sports betting advocates, polling shows consistent favorable support for legalization among Georgia voters. The state's resistance to legalization continues despite evidence of residents already participating in sports betting through illegal offshore operations.

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