Tennessee Becomes Third State to Ban Sweeps Casinos

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May 1, 2026

Tennessee sweepstakes casino ban: Governor Bill Lee signed SB 2136 in late April 2026. The law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee. Tennessee becomes the third US state in 2026 to enact such a ban.

What Tennessee SB 2136 Bans

Tennessee SB 2136 passed the state legislature on April 24 2026. The Tennessee House voted 69-17-1 on the conference committee report. The Tennessee Senate ratified the report 25-5 the same day.

Tennessee SB 2136 targets the dual-currency sweepstakes model. The law prohibits any online game using virtual or multi-currency systems convertible to cash, prizes, or anything of value. Sweepstakes casino operators in Tennessee face exit decisions.

Tennessee follows two earlier 2026 bans. Indiana enacted its sweepstakes ban earlier in 2026 through HB 1052. Maine Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2007 on April 6 2026.

Affiliate sweepstakes operators currently serving Tennessee include Pulsz, McLuck, and High 5 Casino. These Tennessee sweepstakes casino brands have not yet announced compliance plans for the new statute. Operator exit timelines for Tennessee remain unannounced.