Tennessee Gambling News - Legal, Sports & Industry Events

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

Powerball Changing Game Rules To Slow Growth Of Jackpots

With fewer playing the lotto, Powerball is reducing the base jackpot size and limiting the growth of the jackpot on subsequent drawings.

Posted on: March 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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

Peytonville doesn't have to be just a Nationwide commercial gag. Peyton Manning could actually launch a TN online sports betting app bearing his name.

Posted on: March 30, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Sportsbooks’ Look-Ahead NCAA Football Lines Feature Plenty Of SEC Action

Several legal online sportsbooks have limited action available on 2020 college football look-ahead lines involving popular teams from the SEC.

Posted on: March 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

MGM Properties Like Gold Strike Tunica Try To Give Back During COVID-19 Crisis

With MGM Resorts properties closed nationwide, the casino company is trying to help both laid-off casino employees and local communities impacted by COVID-19.

Posted on: March 25, 2020 | | Vanessa Lutz

Catawba Tribe Gets DOI Approval For A New North Carolina Tribal Casino

The Department of the Interior gave the okay for the Catawba Nation to open a North Carolina tribal casino, but the Cherokee Nation has a different opinion.

Posted on: March 25, 2020 | | Martin Harris