Tennessee representative files bill targeting online sweepstakes casinos
Tennessee representative Scott Cepicky has filed House Bill 1885 to prohibit online sweepstakes games and give the state attorney general powers to investigate and seek injunctions and civil penalties. The bill would treat violations as deceptive practices under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act and covers operators and those helping to run or promote the games.
If enacted, the bill would expose sweepstakes operators and their business partners to state consumer-protection enforcement and penalties.