TN · 2 of 5 products legal online
Online gambling in Tennessee: what is legal
Tennessee allows online sports betting only, with no retail sportsbooks; it launched in November 2020 and is regulated by the Sports Wagering Council for players aged 21 and over. Online casinos and online poker are not legal. The state lottery offers some games through its iLottery app. Sweepstakes casinos were banned by SB 2136, signed on 22 May 2026, after the attorney general sent cease-and-desist letters in late 2025.
Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.
Product by product
- Online casinos
Not legal online
Real-money online casinos are not legal.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Tennessee online casinos (2 Sep 2026)
- Sports betting
Legal and licensed21+since 1 Nov 2020
Online-only sports betting regulated by the Sports Wagering Council; no retail sportsbooks; 21+.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Tennessee sports betting (24 Sep 2026)Sports betting in Tennessee
- Poker
Not legal online
No law authorises real-money online poker.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Tennessee online casinos (2 Sep 2026)
- Lottery
Legal and licensed18+
State lottery offers some games online via its iLottery app.
Source: Tennessee Education Lottery homepageLottery in Tennessee
- Sweepstakes casinos
Banned by lawsince 22 May 2026
Banned by SB 2136 / HB 1885, signed 22 May 2026 and effective on signing.
Reported by Legal Sports Report: Tennessee online casinos (2 Sep 2026)
Regulator and help
Who regulates gambling in Tennessee
Tennessee Sports Wagering CouncilTennessee Education Lottery CorporationFree, confidential help
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).
Limits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-checkRecent changes
22 May 2026
Governor signed SB 2136 / HB 1885 banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos SBC Americas (22 May 2026)
2025-12
Attorney general sent cease-and-desist letters to about 40 sweepstakes casino sites, calling the model an illegal lottery iGaming Business (5 Jan 2026)
Tennessee: quick answers
Is online casino legal in Tennessee?
No. Online casino is not legal in Tennessee. Real-money online casinos are not legal.
Is online sports betting legal in Tennessee?
Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in Tennessee (since 1 Nov 2020). The minimum age is 21. Online-only sports betting regulated by the Sports Wagering Council; no retail sportsbooks; 21+.
Is online poker legal in Tennessee?
No. Online poker is not legal in Tennessee. No law authorises real-money online poker.
Is buying lottery tickets online legal in Tennessee?
Yes. Buying lottery tickets online is legal and regulated in Tennessee. The minimum age is 18. State lottery offers some games online via its iLottery app.
Is a sweepstakes casino legal in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee bans a sweepstakes casino. Banned by SB 2136 / HB 1885, signed 22 May 2026 and effective on signing.