Georgia Code Title 13. Contracts § 13-9-6

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “bucket shop” means any place of business in which contracts of the nature provided for in Code Section 13-9-3 are made.

(b) The maintenance or operation of a bucket shop is prohibited.

(c) Any person, either as agent or principal, who maintains or operates a bucket shop shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned for a period not exceeding two years.