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Sports Betting in Tennessee

Fully Legal

Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Tennessee bettors have access to 11 licensed sportsbooks, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 1 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchange.

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 20%. Online betting legal since November 2021.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks. Federally protected: a federal preliminary injunction (February 2026) allows Kalshi to operate in Tennessee while litigation proceeds.

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Legal Status

First state to legalize without physical casinos — online-only model. October 2024 handle hit $548M, a state record.

Online sports betting has been legal in Tennessee since November 2021.

Tax Information

Operator tax rate20%

20% on adjusted gross revenue plus licensing fees.

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props. Game outcomes allowed.

How DawBets Helps Tennessee Bettors

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