Emerald Princess Brunswick
| Website: | www.emeraldprincesscasino.com |
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| Phone: | 800.842.0115 |
| Address: | 1 Emerald Princess Drive, Brunswick, GA |
| Slots: | 250 |
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| Table Games: | N/A |
| Poker Tables: | N/A |
| Opening Hours: | Sales at specific days and hours |
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| Dining: | Yes |
| Bars: | Yes |
| Attractions: | Yes |
Emerald Princess Brunswick
| Website: | www.emeraldprincesscasino.com |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 800.842.0115 |
| Address: | 1 Emerald Princess Drive, Brunswick, GA |
| Slots: | 250 |
|---|---|
| Table Games: | N/A |
| Poker Tables: | N/A |
| Opening Hours: | Sales at specific days and hours |
|---|---|
| Dining: | Yes |
| Bars: | Yes |
| Attractions: | Yes |
All casinos, including Indian casinos, are not permitted in Georgia, so you won’t find any Georgia casinos at all. The only option for those wanting a casino experience within the state is to head to the cruise ship casino in Brunswick, which sails out of state lines to allow gambling. Alternatively, the neighboring states of Florida, Alabama and North Carolina have casinos that Georgia residents can visit.
A racino is essentially a horse racing track with a casino, and you won’t find any of them in Georgia. This is because both casinos and betting on horses is not permitted, although it is possible to hop over the state line and bet on horses in both Alabama and Florida.
There is one cruise ship casino in Georgia, called the Emerald Princess. While gambling in Georgia is illegal in nearly all forms, the ship is able to get around this by taking passengers out to sea and out of the jurisdiction of Georgia. Once far enough out, it is legal for passengers to play a whole range of casino games.
Below you’ll find the full list of casinos in Georgia, including their address. The list is a very short one, however, we’ll add more venues should the state ever relax its strict laws on gambling and allow more venues to open.
| All Casinos in Brunswick | |
| Emerald Princess Brunswick | 1 Emerald Princess Drive, Brunswick, 31523 |
There are no plans for any casinos to be built in Georgia, as the state has some of the most restrictive gambling laws in the whole country. This means that you won’t be finding any gambling towns in Georgia any time soon. If you’re looking for more gaming options, visiting neighboring states is the only option for land-based casinos.
Looking to find out some facts about gambling in Georgia? If so, you’ll find plenty of useful information in the table below, including information on the legal gambling age and what games can be found in the state.
| Georgia Gambling Topics | Gambling Facts for Georgia |
|---|---|
| Number of Casinos | 1 |
| Casino Types | Cruise Ships/Riverboats |
| Casino Games Offered | Slots, Casino Poker, Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Blackjack, Dice Games, Lottery, Other Games |
| Age | 21+ Casino |
| Smoking | Yes/No*, *Smoking inside is prohibited but there are external smoking areas in each Georgia casino |
| Drinking | Yes/No*, *Drinking while playing is allowed, but no free alcoholic drinks are served |
| Opening Hours |
24/7, Some casinos are closed on Easter and Christmas. Check the brands pages for more info
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| Betting Limit | No legal limits |
| Taxation of Winnings | Yes/No, for additional details click here |
You’ll find that the cruise ship casino in Georgia offers an impressively large array of games, from slots through to table games. Check the table below for casino gaming options.
Should you win money on a cruise boat, it will be considered taxable and must be reported to the IRS. This means that tax of 24% will be paid on anything won over the threshold for the particular game ($1200 for slots) or 300x the initial bet or more. No state tax is paid though. Anyone winning $5,000 or more in the lottery in Georgia will have to pay state income tax though, and pay federal tax on winnings.
Unfortunately for gambling fans, there haven’t been many laws passed in Georgia to legalize the pastime. In fact, aside from the lottery, charitable raffles and some bingo gaming, no forms of casino gambling have been legalized. Below you can see the individual pieces of legislation banning gambling and permitting lotteries.
The history of gambling in Georgia isn’t long, due to the state’s strict stance on the subject. Nevertheless, we have created a timeline of key legislative events related to gambling below.
Despite numerous and varied approaches to introducing new gambling regulations, even to the extent of legalizing certain forms of casino gaming and sports betting, all attempts have failed thus far. The main stumbling block often appears to be how tax revenues from legalized gambling would be spent. Until politicians reach some kind of agreement or common ground in this regard, we’re unlikely to see any significant changes any time soon.
The only Georgia casino is the Emerald Princess, a cruise ship casino that departs from Brunswick.
Drugs are not permitted aboard the Emerald Princess.
Anyone boarding the Emerald Princess must show valid ID to prove that they’re at least 21 years of age.
No guns are permitted aboard the Emerald Princess.
No animals, other than assistance animals, are allowed on the Emerald Princess.
Those in Georgia concerned about gambling addiction should contact the Georgia Council on Problem Gambling by calling 1-800-522-4700.
