Tennessee was the first state to launch online-only sports betting without any land-based casino requirement, going live in November 2020. Despite this progressive sports betting approach, online poker and casino gaming remain unregulated in the state.
Key Facts
Online-only sports betting launched in November 2020 — a first-of-its-kind model
No commercial casinos or card rooms exist in Tennessee
No licensed online poker operators serve the state
Tennessee's sports betting tax rate is 20% on gross revenue
Online poker legislation has not been part of the state's iGaming conversation