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This Resolution proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to allow for various forms of gambling, including pari-mutuel betting, casino gambling, and sports betting, under the regulation of a newly established Georgia Gaming Commission. Currently, most forms of gambling are prohibited, with exceptions for nonprofit bingo games and raffles, and a state-run lottery. This amendment would permit these new forms of gambling, but only on the premises of racetracks and casinos, and would require local voter approval through referendums in each county where such activities are proposed. The proceeds from these regulated gambling activities would be used to fund healthcare services and insurance coverage in the state, after covering the expenses of regulation and taxation. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this proposed constitutional amendment to voters for ratification or rejection.