STATE TRACKER · TN
Sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee
BANNED
in effect since May 22, 2026 reviewed June 13, 2026
State law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos here.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption
- Prohibited
- Gold Coin (GC) free play
- Generally not targeted. Many operators exclude Tennessee in their own terms
- Minimum age
- 18+
- In effect since
- May 22, 2026
- Latest action
- May 22, 2026: effective
What the law says
Violations — including operating, conducting, or commercially promoting online sweepstakes games, or supporting/facilitating/assisting their operation (§ 47-18-5902(b)(2), (5)) — constitute violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 and are deemed unfair or deceptive acts subject to its penalties and remedies (§ 47-18-5903). The act also removes the six-month limitation period for gaming prosecutions (§ 40-2-102(a)) and arms the AG with sweeping pre-suit investigative demand powers (§ 8-6-409, $1,000-per-document spoliation penalties); underlying criminal gambling offenses under Title 39 ch. 17 part 5 remain in addition.
How we got here
- 2026-05-22 effective: Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 47-18-5901 to -5904: operating, conducting, or commercially promoting online sweepstakes games — or supporting/facilitating their operation — is an unfair or deceptive act under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. source
Operators and Tennessee
Because of Tennessee's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes.
Tennessee questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Tennessee?
State law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 47-18-5901 to 47-18-5904 (Public Chapter 1117 (2026), SB 2136/HB 1885); 'gambling' per § 39-17-501.
Can I still play free Gold Coin (GC) games in Tennessee?
Tennessee's action targets the dual-currency model: the Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. Free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play, with no prize redemption, is generally not what these provisions prohibit. But many operators exclude Tennessee entirely in their own terms rather than offer a GC-only mode.
Which operators accept Tennessee players?
Because of Tennessee's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. Trust Score leaderboard →
I still hold a Sweeps Coins balance with an operator — what should I do?
If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes. File a report
This page is research, not legal advice. Statuses are reviewed against primary sources and re-checked as legislation moves; if you spot a change we've missed, email noah.rafkin@bonusbandit.win. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space. Last verified June 13, 2026.