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Tennessee House passes sweepstakes gaming ban after reversing vote

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Tennessee lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2136 in the House on 23 April, after rejecting it earlier that day, according to the report. The revised bill targets online sweepstakes casinos and related facilitators, gives the attorney general’s office expanded investigative powers and is awaiting final enrollment before going to Governor Bill Lee.

If signed, the bill would expose sweepstakes gaming operators and facilitators to state consumer-protection enforcement.

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Tennessee enacts law prohibiting online sweepstakes casinos

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 2136 into law, prohibiting online services that use dual currencies for casino-style games with cash-redeemable winnings. The measure covers games resembling slots, poker, table games and bingo, as well as unlicensed sports wagering; it does not affect specified legal gambling activities, including licensed sports betting and the state lottery.

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