Tennessee Online Casinos
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of growth and expansion within the gambling industry. Online gambling has become very popular, with a growing number of players choosing to take their gambling online.
This is mostly because of the ease of access and convenience of gambling from anywhere at any time.
Having said that, each state has a different stance on the different forms of gambling.
This is the complete guide to gambling laws and regulations for those residing in Tennessee, which has no land-based casinos and has historically had some of the strictest laws against gambling in the United States.
Is Online Gambling Legal in Tennessee?
For a very long time, Tennessee had some of the most restrictive gambling laws within the United States. There were very limited legal gambling activities within the state. In fact, it was one of the very few states in the US where there were neither commercial nor tribal casinos. The only legal form of gambling available was the Tennessee state lottery, which was officially introduced in 2003.
A sudden change happened in 2016, when, against all odds, Tennessee became one of the first US states to legalize daily fantasy sports. Three years later, in May 2019, Tennessee, along with several other states, finally took the plunge and legalized sports betting. Legal and regulated online sports betting went live on 1st November 2020.
Minimum Legal age to Gamble in Tennessee
You have to be 18 years old and over to take part in the lottery, while for those who wish to take part in other forms of gambling such as sports betting, the age restriction is 21.
Who Regulates Casinos in Tennessee
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation is responsible for the state lottery, as well as the licensing and regulation of online sports wagering in the state.
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