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Tennessee governor signs law banning online sweepstakes casinos

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation banning online sweepstakes casino platforms in the state. The law combines Senate Bill 2136 and House Bill 1885 and expands enforcement powers under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti had issued cease-and-desist letters to operators in late 2025, and some left the state before enactment.

Operators offering dual-currency sweepstakes casino games face a statutory ban and expanded state enforcement powers.

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Tennessee committee advances sweepstakes casino ban bill

Tennessee’s House State & Local Government Committee approved HB 1885 by a 21-0 vote, with one abstention, sending it to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee before a possible full House vote. The proposed ban would allow fines of up to $15,000 per violation. In Maryland, a Senate committee heard HB 1226 but did not vote; the bill had passed the House 135-1 on 23 March.

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