Introduction to Georgia Slot Machine Casino Gambling 2017
Georgia slot machine casino gambling consists entirely of two casino boats, the 400-passenger Emerald Princess II Casino and the 500-passenger Escapade. They sail out three miles from the Georgia coast to international waters where gambling is legal.
Besides the two cruise ships, the state of Georgia has a lottery and several clubs which allow poker and other card games.
This post continues the weekly blog series “Slot Machine Casino Gambling, State-By-State“, a year-long online resource project dedicated to guiding slot machine gambling enthusiasts to success.
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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Georgia*
The legal gambling age on casino boats based in Georgia is 18. Anyone preparing to cruise on a casino boat from Georgia must present a photo I.D. or not be allowed to board.
*The purpose of this section is to inform the public of state gambling laws and how the laws apply to various forms of gambling. This information is not intended to provide legal advice.
Slot Machine Private Ownership in Georgia
It is legal to privately own a slot machine in Georgia if it was manufactured before 1950.
State Gaming Commission in Georgia
As the casino boats travel in international waters, their casino operators are free from regulations. This means the machines can be set to pay back whatever the operator wants. There is no regard for a minimum payback percentage.
The closest state agency in Georgia with regards to gambling is the Commercial Gambling Unit under the Investigative Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
CGU is tasked with enforcing Georgia’s commercial gambling laws as they relate to the Coin Operated Amusement Machines seen in convenience stores and other locations around the state.
Casinos in Georgia
The two casino boats out of Georgia ports are:
- Emerald Princess II Casino
- Address: 1 Gisco Point Drive, Brunswick, GA 31523
- Reservation Telephone Number: 800-842-0115
- Trade Winds Casino Cruise – Savannah
- Address: 810 East US Highway 80, Savannah, GA 31410
- Reservation Telephone Number: 844-752-2576
Summary of Georgia Slot Machine Casino Gambling 2017
Georgia slot machine casino gambling consists entirely of two casino boats, which sail three miles to international waters where gambling is legal. Individuals must be 18 to be allowed to board.
As the casino boats travel in international waters, their casino operators are free from regulations. This means the machines can be set to pay back whatever the operator wants. There is no regard for a minimum payback percentage.
Other State-By-State Articles from Professor Slots
- Main: Slot Machine Casino Gambling, State-By-State
- Previous: Florida Slot Machine Casino Gambling 2017 – Florida slot machine casino gambling includes casino boats cruising in international waters, eight American Indian tribal casinos, and pari-mutuel racing facilities across the state. However, only the pari-mutuels in the Broward County hosting the cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale have electronic gaming machines.
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