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Online Gambling in Tennessee

Tennessee was the first state to legalize online-only sports betting (2020) — it has no casinos at all. Horse racing wagering is available online. Real-money online casino isn't legal, and sweepstakes casinos were banned in May 2026.

What's legal in Tennessee?

Tennessee legalized online-only sports betting in November 2020 — the first state to do so with no physical casinos — regulated by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC). It’s taxed uniquely at 1.85% of handle (21+). Horse racing wagering is available online (no in-state tracks). Real-money online casino, poker, land-based casinos and now sweepstakes casinos are all prohibited.

Sports Betting and Casino Bonuses for Gamblers in Tennessee

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RacingTwinSpiresUp to $200 new-member bonus
PredictsKalshiNew-account trading bonus (federally regulated)
agamble.com editors’ verdict

For sports betting, FanDuel‘s Bet $5, Get $350 is the standout — the $350 in bonus bets is guaranteed (not win-dependent) for just $5 a day across a week, with a low entry and 7-day expiry on each drop. Hard Rock Bet’s Bet $5, Get $150 is simpler but smaller and only pays if your bet wins.

For the horses, AmWager‘s 100% match up to $50 (code AMWAGER) is the racing pick.

Best for a new customer in Tennessee: FanDuel, for the guaranteed $350 value and the low $5 entry. AmWager is the add-on pick if you also bet the races.

Legal sportsbook apps in Tennessee

SWC-licensed online sportsbooks — about 12 books, with unlimited licenses available. 21+. Tennessee taxes 1.85% of handle (not revenue).

  1. FanDuel Sportsbook
  2. DraftKings Sportsbook
  3. BetMGM
  4. Caesars Sportsbook
  5. bet365 code 365GMBLR
  6. Fanatics Sportsbook
  7. BetRivers code USBTRV
  8. Hard Rock Bet

See all Tennessee sportsbooks →

Horse racing betting in Tennessee

Tennessee has no racetracks, but pari-mutuel ADW betting on races elsewhere is legal online at 18+. AmWager leads on track count and rebates.

  1. AmWager 100% up to $50 · code AMWAGER
  2. TwinSpires
  3. TVG
  4. NYRA Bets
  5. DRF Bets 100% up to $200

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Sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee

Banned. Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 1885 / SB 2136 on 22 May 2026, prohibiting sweepstakes casinos statewide with immediate effect. Operators including A1 Development (NoLimitCoins, Funrize, FunzCity), VGW, Stake.us and Real Prize have exited Tennessee. Violations fall under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

Free-play social casinos (Gold Coins only, no prizes) remain legal.

Prediction markets in Tennessee

Contested. The SWC issued a cease-and-desist to Kalshi in January 2026; Kalshi sued, and in February 2026 a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Tennessee enforcement while litigation continues.

What you can't do in Tennessee

Tennessee has no casinos — land-based or online — and no online poker or iGaming. With the May 2026 sweepstakes ban, sports betting, DFS and online horse racing are the legal online options.

Tennessee online gambling: timeline & outlook

  • 2020 · Online-only sports betting legalized (first such state).
  • 2023 · Tax switches to 1.85% of handle (from 20% of revenue).
  • 2026 · SWC cease-and-desists Kalshi (Jan); a federal judge enjoins enforcement (Feb); Gov. Lee signs the sweepstakes ban (May 22).
  • 2027 (proj.) · No casino or iGaming push expected — Tennessee has no land-based casinos and a conservative legislature.
  • 2028 (proj.) · Sports betting and online horse racing remain the core legal market; prediction-market status follows federal litigation.
What to expect

The 2027–2028 outlook

Tennessee is a sports-betting-only state by design — and likely to stay that way.

Online casinoNot on the horizon; Tennessee has no casinos at all and no iGaming framework.
SweepstakesBanned as of May 2026; major operators have already exited.
Sports bettingStable, online-only, taxed on handle — a mature, competitive market with unlimited licenses.
Prediction marketsIn active litigation; Kalshi holds a preliminary injunction for now.

Tennessee gambling FAQ

Is online casino legal in Tennessee?

No. Tennessee has no casinos at all — land-based or online — and no online poker.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Tennessee?

No. A statewide ban (HB 1885 / SB 2136) took effect on May 22, 2026, and major operators have exited. Free-play social casinos remain legal.

Is online sports betting legal in Tennessee?

Yes — Tennessee was the first online-only state (2020), regulated by the SWC and taxed at 1.85% of handle. 21+.

Can I bet on horse racing in Tennessee?

Yes, online at 18+ through ADW apps such as AmWager, even though there are no in-state racetracks.

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