Sports betting in Tennessee: Which sportsbooks are available? How can I place a bet?

Nick Musial

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Legalized sports betting has exploded onto the scene in the United States following the reversal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) in 2018. Since then, 33 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some capacity, and this number is sure to increase in the coming years.

Want to know if you’re able to bet in the Volunteer State? Check out our Tennessee guide to sports betting:

Is sports betting legal in Tennessee?

Sports betting was legalized in Tennessee on July 1, 2019, with mobile and online sports betting officially launching on Nov. 1, 2020. Since there are no legal brick-and-mortar casinos in Tennessee, the state doesn't have a retail sports betting option.

Tennessee and Wyoming are the only states to offer legal sports betting exclusively online.

How do I bet on sports in Tennessee?

Tennessee sports betting allows users over the age of 21 to make online and mobile wagers. Additionally, all legal sports bets need to be placed within state lines. Mobile sportsbooks utilize geolocation to track your phone’s internal GPS chip. When betting online, users are prompted to download a plugin to make legalized bets.

Can I bet on college sports in Tennessee?

While bettors in Tennessee can wager on licensed intercollegiate events, users can't wager on player prop bets for any collegiate athletes.

Player props are bets on players' individual game performances, such as “Will Joe Milton throw for over/under 275.5 yards?” Despite the prohibition of college player props, futures bets on all college teams and players are allowed. Popular futures bets include betting on the University of Tennessee to win the SEC in football or on the Vanderbilt baseball program to win the Men's College World Series.