Lawmakers in the U.S. state Georgia are taking yet another swing at regulating daily fantasy sports (DFS) this year after a similar measure lost its momentum and died in 2017.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that state Senate Regulated Industries Committee unanimously approved House Bill 118, which seeks to legalize fantasy sports in the state.
Currently, Georgia is considered to be in the gray area where there are no laws yet regulating the DFS sector. Proponents filed House Bill 118 in order to give way for the registration, regulation, and taxation of fantasy contest operators.
If the measure is enacted, 18-year-old players or younger may not be allowed to participate in fantasy sports contests online. College athletes will also be prohibited from playing the games.