Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in Tennessee? Status & Law

Quick answer

Historical LegiScan backfill: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.

Regulatory specifics

Tennessee is tracked as Gray market (confidence: medium). AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.

What else is regulated in Tennessee

• Real-money casino: varies by jurisdiction
• Sportsbook: varies by jurisdiction
• Daily fantasy: varies by jurisdiction
• Lottery: state lottery available
• Social casino: widely available

Pending legislation in Tennessee

• SB2136 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity. (Introduced)
• HR0193 — A RESOLUTION to approve annual events by certain 501(c) organizations in accordance with the provisions of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, and pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law. (Introduced)
• SR0283 — A RESOLUTION to honor the Dobyns-Bennett High School Band on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. (Introduced)
• HB2225 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer protection. (Introduced)
• SB2209 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer protection. (Introduced)
• HB1885 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity. (Introduced)
• HR0073 — A RESOLUTION to approve annual events by certain 501(c) organizations in accordance with the provisions of Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, and pursuant to the Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law. (Introduced)
• SJR0202 — A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Tennessee State University Speech and Debate Team for their exceptional performance at the Tennessee Forensics Association State Championship. (Introduced)

See all tracked bills →

Sources

• https://legiscan.com

Operators in Tennessee

Practical guidance

Confirm age and residency in each operator’s official rules before registering. Prize redemptions usually require KYC and a minimum Sweeps Coin balance. For legitimacy checks beyond Tennessee, read are sweepstakes casinos legit? and the national state legality hub.

FAQs

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Tennessee?

Tennessee is currently tracked as "Gray market". AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity. This is an editorial legal monitor, not legal advice.

Which sweepstakes casinos are available in Tennessee?

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