Tennessee Gambling News - Legal, Sports & Industry Events

COVID-19 Closures Mean Your TN Lottery Winnings Might Have To Come Via Mail

The state government has closed Tennessee Lottery claim centers around the state but there are still ways for Tennesseans to claim prizes

Posted on: March 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

COVID-19 Has Bill To Change Sports Betting Regulatory Control Stranded In Committee

A bill to change which group has regulatory control over sports betting in Tennessee is languishing in committee during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: March 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

AGA Reports 98% Of Casino Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Closures

A recent report from the American Gaming Association illustrates just how stark the impact of COVID-19 closures have been on the gambling industry.

Posted on: March 20, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Esports Betting Could Provide A Boost For Legal Tennessee Sportsbooks

Esports betting is one way that legal sportsbooks in Tennessee could set themselves apart from their counterparts in other jurisdictions.

Posted on: March 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Sports Betting Survey Shows Kentuckians Support Legalization

Kentucky Citizens Support Legalizing Sports Betting, But GOP-Controlled Legislature Is Hesitant

A sports betting survey shows the majority of respondents in Kentucky support legalization despite the Republican-controlled state legislature's hesitation

Posted on: March 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

One Derby Will Run As Scheduled, Louisiana Race Broadcasting On NBC Sports Saturday

The 2020 Louisiana Derby will run as scheduled this weekend, albeit without spectators in attendance, but with enhanced coverage by TVG and NBC Sports.

Posted on: March 18, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Mega Millions Winning Numbers For March 17

Check out this page for the winning numbers of the 3/17/2020 Mega Millions drawing with a jackpot worth approximately $90 million.

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Kentucky Derby Postponed To Fall, Other Triple Crown Races Could Be Next

Horse racing fans, May 2020 simply won’t be the same. Churchill Downs has postponed the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Both events will take place on consecutive days as normal, but not until Labor Day weekend. Other details are less settled right now, however. What we know about the 2020 Kentucky Derby right now Churchill […]

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Regional Casinos And Racetracks Closing Over Coronavirus Concerns

While some companies like MGM and Oaklawn are voluntarily closing operations in states like Arkansas and Mississippi, several Southern casinos are staying open.

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling