Wynn Resorts confirmed its interest in Georgia’s gambling market if the state approves casino gambling. Discussions around casinos have been constantly falling short in Georgia. Back in 2018, a proposal for three casinos failed. Moreover, earlier this year, an initiative to put sports betting and casino gambling on a statewide ballot also fell short. This
Wynn Resorts confirmed its interest in Georgia’s gambling market if the state approves casino gambling.
Discussions around casinos have been constantly falling short in Georgia. Back in 2018, a proposal for three casinos failed. Moreover, earlier this year, an initiative to put sports betting and casino gambling on a statewide ballot also fell short. This marked the seventh straight year the legislature considered expanding gambling but did not pass a bill.
Now, the situation seems to hit differently. Supporters argue that casinos could bring big economic benefits to the state. As an example, Christopher Gordon, president of Wynn Resorts, highlighted Wynn’s $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor resort, which opened in 2019 and has generated $1 billion in gaming taxes for Massachusetts. Moreover, thousands of job vacancies will drive another boost to the economy.
Gordon stated:
“These things are an engine that you can’t imagine if you build the right ones and you get the right operators.”
Boyd Gaming also voiced excitement:
“We would love to be in Georgia.”
Rick Lackey, founder of Real Professionals Network, suggested Midtown and Downtown Atlanta, the airport area, and Savannah as strong candidates for large-scale casinos.
Lawmakers will resume casino discussions in January. If the proposal gains the required supermajorities in both the House and Senate, voters could have the chance to vote for it during November 2026’s elections.