Sports betting in Tennessee: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Tennessee has 5 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet) and lists 3 of the 4 exchanges, and 1 of them is contested. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 5 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 3 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- Kalshi
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Tennessee Sports Wagering Council
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Tennessee law say about sports betting?
Online sports betting with licensed operators is legal statewide in Tennessee. Physical sportsbooks and kiosks are not legal, and operators must use geolocation to confirm the bettor is physically in Tennessee. Source: Tennessee Sports Wagering Council FAQs, checked October 6, 2026.
- Legal status. Tennessee's online sports betting began on November 1, 2020, when the Tennessee Education Lottery was the regulator; the Sports Wagering Council took over on January 1, 2022. Source: Tennessee Education Lottery monthly sports gaming report, November 2020 (hosted by the Sports Wagering Council), checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council regulates online sports wagering and fantasy sports in Tennessee. It took over from the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation under a law that took effect January 1, 2022. Source: Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. Bettors in Tennessee must be at least 21 years old. Betting under 21 is a criminal offense, according to the Sports Wagering Council. Source: Tennessee Sports Wagering Council news release, August 12, 2024, checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Tennessee?
5 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Tennessee; BetRivers does not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Tennessee?
3 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Tennessee, and 1 is contested: a ruling, cease-and-desist or lawsuit is pending. That is not a verdict that they are legal or illegal here.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Not available | n/a | Left out where sources conflict (Massachusetts, Montana, Tennessee, Utah, Washington). |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
Status is from our availability data; the dated actions below can be newer.
What courts and officials have done about exchanges in Tennessee
- On September 25, 2026, the Sixth Circuit vacated the federal preliminary injunction that had blocked Tennessee officials from enforcing the state's sports-wagering law against Kalshi, and sent the case back to the Nashville district court for further proceedings. Source: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, KalshiEX v. Orgel, No. 26-5235, checked October 6, 2026.
- In early 2026 the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist letter demanding it stop offering sports event contracts in Tennessee. Kalshi sued, and a federal court in Nashville issued a restraining order the same day and later a preliminary injunction, since vacated. Source: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, KalshiEX v. Orgel, No. 26-5235, checked October 6, 2026.
Contested states are due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Tennessee?
The catalog lists 8 sign-up offers that apply in Tennessee.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Hard Rock Bet | Hard Rock Bet: 10 daily $50 no-sweat tokens | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Hard Rock Bet | Profit boost (2), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Tennessee?
With 5 sportsbooks and 3 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 28 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 10 between sportsbooks, 15 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 3 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
- Kalshi is contested here: confirm in the app that you can open and fund an account first.
Choose Tennessee in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in Tennessee?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- The Sports Wagering Council's website offers a self-exclusion form for sports wagering, a separate fantasy sports self-exclusion, and a link to gambling addiction services. Source: Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, checked October 6, 2026.
See also the responsible gambling page.