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Tennessee Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 4-36-101 et seq.; 39-17-501 et seq. |
| Gambling | Risking anything of value for a profit whose return is to any degree contingent on chance, not including lawful business transactions. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed horse racing; interstate simulcast wagering; and pari-mutuel wagering at licensed satellite teletheaters legal. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Not specified. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Gambling devices prohibited. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Promoting gambling; pyramid clubs; possessing gambling devices or records; customer referral rebates are illegal. Bingo and games of chance conducted by charitable organizations are legal. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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