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No Casinos? No Problem. Tennessee Sports Betting Is Going Mobile

By Michael Molter | May 3, 2019

Legislators have agreed upon terms for sports betting in Tennessee. Without casinos, only mobile betting would be permitted under the bill. Governor Lee has decided not to sign the measure, nor veto it. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In one of the closer votes we have seen across the country, Tennessee lawmakers have decided to move forward … Read more

Tennessee Sports Betting Bill To Become Law In 10 Days

By Daniel Borjas | May 1, 2019

SB 16/HB 1 has passed both chambers of the TN legislature and heads to the governor’s desk. Gov. Bill Lee (R) will not veto nor sign the bill, allowing it to become law within 10 days. The legislation would legalize statewide online betting and kiosk-based retail betting stations. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee … Read more

Online Gambling In Tennessee Passes Into Law

By Michael Molter | May 1, 2019

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee lets sports betting pass into law without signing the bill. The Tennessee bill passed the Senate with a 19-12 vote. Online Tennessee sports betting is for those 21 years of age or older. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee declined on signing an online sports betting bill, letting it pass … Read more

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Tennessee Sports Betting Debate Gets Heated

By Daniel Borjas | April 25, 2019

Sports betting bill TN HB 1 passes in the House with 58-37 vote. The debate over sports betting gets very intense. Bill is now heading to the Senate for consideration. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee House lawmakers have passed a sports betting bill known as TN HB 1 on Wednesday with a 58-37 vote. Debate Gets Extreme The … Read more

Tennessee Sports Betting Bill Continues To Move Forward

By Daniel Borjas | April 17, 2019

TN HB 1 passed a House committee 12-5. Several changes have been made to the bill ever since it was introduced. Tennessee could be the first mobile-only sports betting state. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Tennessee sports betting bill passed a House Committee with a 12-5 vote last week. A House committee passed TN HB 1 that will … Read more

Tennessee Sports Betting Faces Opposition In The State

By Daniel Borjas | April 16, 2019

Democratic Rep. Johnny Shaw is expressing concern with legal sports betting in the state. The University of Tennessee shows a negative reaction to sports betting. Democratic Rep. Rick Staples said 85% of the revenue from the sports betting bill will go to the lottery fund and 15% to local governments. Sports gambling has been met … Read more

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Republicans And Democrats Now Both Working Towards Legalized Sports Betting In Tennessee

By Hasan Nabulsi | February 13, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With the Tennessee Men’s Basketball team ranked first in the country, many in the state are betting on them to win the championship this year. However, legalized sports betting in Tennessee is still in the works with both Democrats and Republicans volunteering to make it happen. Earlier this month, Republican Senator Steve … Read more