Tennessee Gambling News - Legal, Sports & Industry Events

SEC Releases New Schedule Ahead Of Legal Sportsbook Launch In Tennessee

The new SEC football schedule is out, and Tennessee bettors can look forward to hopefully being able to wager on some Vandy and Vols games this fall.

Posted on: August 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tennessee Lottery Aims To Launch Four Sports Betting Apps By Nov. 1

The Tennessee Lottery Board shared in its Wednesday meeting that four sportsbook operator licenses have been completed and should launch by November.

Posted on: August 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

KY Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Historical Horse Racing Machines

A years-long fight about the legality of historical horse racing machines in KY will reach its climax on Friday when it is heard by the KY Supreme Court.

Posted on: August 18, 2020 | | Martin Harris

DraftKings Is Looking To Conquer The Tennessee Sports Betting Market Next

A future DraftKings Tennessee sportsbook? According to the company's recent earnings call, Tennessee and Virginia operations are on the horizon.

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Odds On The Grizzlies As Team Heads Into Play-In Series

The Memphis Grizzlies have secured the No. 9 seed and will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a play-in series on Saturday.

Posted on: August 15, 2020 | | Tyler Duke

Renovated Mint Gaming Hall At Kentucky Downs Readies For September Debut

To coincide with its annual race meet, Kentucky Downs is unveiling its newly renovated, 30,000-square-foot expansion to the property's gaming hall.

Posted on: August 13, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Arkansas Voters Won’t Decide On Casino Expansion In Their State This Fall

Voters in the Natural State won't voice their opinions on Arkansas casino expansion at the ballot box this year, as the group pushing the measure bowed out.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Could BetMGM Be The First Online Sportsbook Operator In Tennessee?

This week, IAC announced it invested over $1 billion to gain a 12% stake in MGM, and looks to expand the company's online sports betting presence in the US.

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | | Martin Harris

After Record Fiscal Year, TN Lottery Raises Over $5.5 Billion For Education

After a record-breaking fiscal year, the TN Lottery has another reason to celebrate as it surpasses $5.5 billion given to education programs in the state.

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Predators Worth A Look Despite Facing Elimination By Coyotes

After starting the series as the favorites, the Nashville Predators face elimination by the Coyotes, but sportsbooks odds don't view comeback as impossible.

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Tyler Duke