Tennessee Gambling News - Legal, Sports & Industry Events

Wednesday Conference Call Could Finalize TN Sports Betting Regulations

The Tennessee Education Lottery Board of Directors has set a special meeting for Wednesday to potentially approve regulations for legal sports betting

Posted on: April 13, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Mega Millions And Powerball Make Even More Coronavirus-Related Changes

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots will be set based on ticket sales and interest rates as coronvirus lockdowns cut into lotto sales.

Posted on: April 8, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WSOP Postpones More Southern Circuit Stops, But 2020 WSOP Still Not Canceled

With even more WSOP Circuit events postponed or canceled, it could have an impact on the season-ending Global Casino Championship at Harrah's Cherokee in August.

Posted on: April 8, 2020 | | Martin Harris

TN Sports Betting Apps We’d Like to See: The Pat Summit Sportsbook

With almost endless possibilities for TN sportsbooks, how great would a sportsbook focused on women's sports bearing Pat Summit's name be?

Posted on: April 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Someone In TN Won $9M Playing Lotto America Last Week

A Tennessee resident hit a $9 million Lotto America jackpot last week by accomplishing the unlikely feat of matching all five numbers plus the Star Ball.

Posted on: April 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Will Remain Closed Through April

The Cherokee Nation in North Carolina will keep its two Harrah's casino properties closed until at least May over coronavirus concerns.

Posted on: April 3, 2020 | | Martin Harris

No Fooling: Kentucky Sports Bill Officially Dead As Of April 1

The bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky died on April 1. The measure appeared to have enough votes, but interest groups managed to tank the effort.

Posted on: April 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

GA Sports Betting Bills Quietly Die Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

Two Georgia sports betting bills are dead in the state's legislature but the support they received lays out a blueprint for similar action in the future.

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Arkansas And Missouri Extend Casino Closures Into April

Lawmakers in Arkansas and Missouri are proactively extending casino closures. Missouri extended through April 6, while Arkansas casinos won't open until May.

Posted on: March 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling