Gas station slot machines in Georgia, explained

Upright video game cabinets, usually along a wall. The Georgia Lottery describes them as line-up or match-up video games requiring some skill, where points carry over (GLC FY2026 financial statements). The name comes from how people talk, not from what the law says they are. Under Georgia law, a slot machine is a prohibited gambling device (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-20).

Slot machines aren't. A Class B COAM is legal when the store holds a Class B location license, the machines come from a licensed master licensee and are connected to the state's Central Accounting System, and prizes stay non-cash (GLC guide; GLC notice). Those conditions are what separate it from an illegal machine. Each Class B machine should carry a Class B decal (GLC guide).

A player puts money in and plays, and the result has to depend at least partly on the player's skill. If a player can take no action to affect the outcome, the machine doesn't meet the "some skill" test (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-35). Points won can carry over to later plays or be taken to the counter for a prize (O.C.G.A. § 50-27-70).

Since July 1, 2026, Class B prizes are limited to replays, Georgia Lottery products and gift cards (GLC notice). Your clerks handle redemption at the register. Giving money for a win or a prize is a crime (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-35). See how prize redemption works now.

You'll need a Class B location license, a licensed master licensee, space and power, and a register process for prizes. Georgia allows up to nine Class B machines per location, fewer where a city sets a lower cap, and the 50% rule can also limit it (GLC FAQ). The details are on our page for gas stations and convenience stores, or you can check your store.