Tennessee
Sports Betting
Tennessee is unique as an online-only state with no retail casinos. It pioneered the use of a handle-based tax (1.85%) instead of a revenue tax.
Sports Betting in Tennessee
Tennessee is unique as an online-only state with no retail casinos. It pioneered the use of a handle-based tax (1.85%) instead of a revenue tax.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in Tennessee, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council. The minimum age to bet is 21, and bettors must be physically located within Tennessee state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
Tennessee taxes sports betting operators at 1.85% of handle of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 10 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in Nov 2020.
How to Start Betting in Tennessee
To place a legal sports bet in Tennessee, you must (1) be at least 21 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to Tennessee for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in Tennessee
The following 10 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in Tennessee. All operators are regulated by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council.
DraftKings
Market leader
→FanDuel
Tennessee Titans partner
→BetMGM
Caesars Rewards
→Caesars
Caesars Rewards
→Fanatics
FanCash rewards
→bet365
International markets
→ESPN BET
PENN Entertainment
→BetRivers
Rush Street Interactive
→Hard Rock Bet
Unity rewards
→Action 24/7
Tennessee-based operator
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