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Online Gaming in Tennessee (USA)

Authored by - Hensel Grad P.C. (Last updated Nov 2023)

Overview

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Tennessee (USA) Online Gaming Overview

Partially Regulated
There is limited authorised gambling in Tennessee.  Tennessee has authorised a lottery which is operated by the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, and online sports wagering and fantasy sports contests which are overseen by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council.

Market Size
With a population of over 7 million people, Tennessee ranks as the 16th most populous state in the United States. Tennessee is also a popular travel destination.  In 2021, tourism in the state generating USD 24.2 billion in domestic and international travel spending. Tennessee expects to welcome over 15 million visitors to Nashville in 2023 alone.

Competitive Landscape
Tennessee currently has ten licensed sportsbooks and no law limiting the number of licences available, allowing the potential for significant growth.

Localisation
Credit cards are not permitted as a form of funding betting accounts. Acceptable forms of payment methods include methods using readily available funds such as debit cards, electronic bank transfers, online and mobile payment systems, and winnings or pay-outs.

Advertisements and promotions are permissible in a wide variety of forms and media outlets as long as the form of media does not appeal primarily to individuals under the legal age of 21 years old.

Top Key Attractions and Challenges
Attractions

  • Tennessee sports betting has been growing since it went live in November 2020, with January 2023 online sportsbooks generating USD 36.3 million in revenue, up 25% from January 2022 numbers
  • There are no limitations on how many sportsbooks can be licensed
  • Online sportsbooks are not required to partner with brick-and-mortar casinos

Challenges

  • Due to the availability of an unlimited number of online sports betting licences, Tennessee is a highly competitive market

Licensing & Regulation

Onerous regime / Unregulated (Restricted)

Tennessee (USA) Online Gaming Licensing & Regulation

Neither land-based nor online casinos are authorised under Tennessee law. However, bettors in Tennessee can wager online on sports and daily fantasy contests which are regulated by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council.

Licence Triggers / Type of Licences Needed
Online sports betting operators are required to obtain a licence from the Sports Wagering Council. Vendors of online sports betting...

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Enforcement

Regular / Punitive

Tennessee (USA) Online Gaming Enforcement

Only limited forms of wagering are authorised in Tennessee. Those that promote illegal gambling in Tennessee are subject to criminal prosecutions at both the state and federal levels.

Regulating Bodies
The Sports Wagering Council regulates online sports wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports in Tennessee. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation oversees the state lottery. These agencies have broad authority to...

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Marketing

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Tennessee (USA) Online Gaming Marketing

Only the state lottery and online sports wagering and fantasy contest licensees are allowed to market authorised gaming in Tennessee.

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Fees

High

Tennessee (USA) Online Gaming Fees

Application Fees
A Sports Gaming Operator Licence has an application fee of USD 50,000. This application fee will go toward the annual licensing fee of USD 750,000 if the application is accepted.

A Sports Gaming Operator Vendor Registration must pay a registration fee of USD 150,000 for the first three-year period of registration (USD 50,000 due at registration, USD...

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Taxes

Average

Tennessee (USA) Online Gaming Taxes

Online sports wagering and Daily Fantasy Sports are authorised in Tennessee and subject to state taxes.

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Office locations Pennsylvania, USA

Hensel Grad is a boutique gaming law firm offering counsel and advisory services to companies interested in launching or expanding business in the U.S. Hensel Grad is experienced at helping companies navigate the various U.S. gaming jurisdiction laws and regulations. From strategy to licensing to compliance, Hensel Grad is available to assist gaming companies in achieving their U.S. goals.

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