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GA HB1373

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jordan Ridley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes video poker, blackjack, other card games, and keno machines from the definition of "gambling device" under Georgia law, effectively legalizing these coin-operated machines for amusement purposes

  • Amends Code Section 16-12-20 to strike subparagraph (D), which currently prohibits video game machines operated for consideration that simulate poker, blackjack, card games, or keno

  • Expands existing exceptions for coin-operated amusement machines to include card game and keno machines, allowing them to offer free replays or merchandise prizes (up to $5.00 wholesale value per play)

  • Maintains prohibitions on slot machines and matchup/lineup game machines where winning combinations align without player assistance

  • Exemptions still do not apply to any device classified by the federal government as requiring a federal gaming tax stamp under the Internal Revenue Code

Legislative Description

Gambling; criminal prohibitions on gambling for coin operated amusement machines; revise certain exceptions

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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