Tennessee Gambling News - Legal, Sports & Industry Events

What Canada’s Legal Sports Betting Environment Can Teach Us About Tennessee

Tennessee has some unique regulations when it comes to the US sports betting market, which may make it similar to the Canadian sports betting landscape. Read More

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Wearing Masks In Mississippi Casinos Is Now State-Mandated

If you plan on hitting up a Mississippi casino, be sure to bring a mask or else the casino is not allowed to let you on the property. Read More

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tennessee Lottery Approves Sports Betting Licenses, But Only For Vendors

The first license approvals for Tennessee sports betting are in the books, with four sports betting vendors approved for operation in the state. Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Time’s Up: Long Shot Georgia Sports Betting Bill Dies As Session Ends

A last-ditch effort to try to enact a Georgia sports betting bill in the current legislative session fell short, postponing the issue until the fall. Read More

Posted on: July 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tennessee Lottery’s New Sports Gaming VP Brings Much-Needed Experience

The Tennessee Lottery has hired a new sports gaming VP and she brings a sorely needed element to the company: experience in sports betting. Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Mini MLB Season Could Deliver Major Postseason Surprises

With new rules, Major League Baseball will take a 40-game sprint toward playoff action, which will open up the betting market. Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | | Tyler Duke

DFS In Most Of Louisiana Is Just One Signature Away From Law

Once Gov. John Bel Edwards signs the bill into law, daily fantasy sports will be legally available to Lousianans in 48 of 64 state parishes. Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Many Cherokee And Tunica Casinos Now Requiring Customers Wear Masks

Many casinos throughout the South are revising their safety protocols to require customers to wear masks while inside the property. Read More

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Out Of The Ashes: GA Senate Committee Revives Sports Betting Bill

A Georgia sports betting bill that seemed headed for oblivion has been rescued and the state Senate will consider it due to budgetary shortfalls. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Derek Helling

In Just Over A Week, MS Sportsbooks Took $236K In Wagers

It wasn't a bad few days in May for retail sportsbooks in Mississippi. Biloxi books accounted for 60% of over $235,000 in betting handle. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling