INSIDECASINO.USWhat does Tennessee law say about online casinos?
HB 1885 / SB 2136 treats operating, conducting, promoting or supporting online sweepstakes games as a violation. Reports say it took effect on signing. It covers games that replicate bingo, lottery games, slot machines and table games.
Who regulates gambling in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Attorney General enforces the sweepstakes ban, using civil penalties and injunctions. We did not review the Sports Wagering Council's role for this page.
Are offshore casinos legal in Tennessee?
Offshore casinos hold no Tennessee license, so no Tennessee agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Tennessee?
No. The 2026 law bans them and also treats promoting or supporting them as a violation. In December 2025, the Attorney General said all recipients of its letters had disabled the disputed features or committed to do so. It argued the model is an illegal lottery under the state constitution.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- InfoLawGroup: sweepstakes casino laws in 2026
- Tennessee Attorney General: December 2025 release
- SBC Americas: Tennessee ban signed
- American Gaming Association: State of the States 2026