Tennessee lawmakers propose ban on sweepstakes casinos
Tennessee Representative Scott Cepicky introduced House Bill 1885 to classify sweepstakes casino operations as illegal online gambling under the state Consumer Protection Act, according to the bill summary. The proposal would allow civil fines of up to $15,000 per violation and expand investigative powers; neither it nor companion Senate Bill 2136 had come to a vote.
If enacted, the bill would expose sweepstakes casino operators to civil fines and expanded state investigations.