Tennessee Sweeps Ban Bill HB 1885 Advances to Floor Casino By lines April 25, 2026 Tennessee sweepstakes casino ban bill HB 1885 cleared the House Finance Committee on April 23, 2026. The House Finance Committee voted unanimously. Tennessee Session Clock Pressures HB 1885 Toward Floor Vote House Bill 1885 next heads to the Tennessee Calendar and Rules Committee. The Calendar and Rules Committee schedules floor debate. Tennessee’s 2026 legislative session adjourns April 24, 2026. HB 1885 must clear both chambers before adjournment. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti already sent cease-and-desist letters to nearly 40 sweepstakes operators in late 2025. VGW exited Tennessee after the Skrmetti enforcement action. VGW operates Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker. HB 1885 would join Indiana HB 1052 and Maine as the third 2026 dual-currency casino ban. Indiana HB 1052 takes effect July 1, 2026. HB 1885 defines sweepstakes gaming as prohibited conduct under Tennessee law. Related Casino Reviews Minnesota Sweepstakes Ban One Vote From Senate Floor Maine Becomes Second State to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Indiana Sweepstakes Ban Takes Full Effect July 1 Source: Tennessee General Assembly HB 1885 committee record, April 23, 2026.
