TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 29, 2025

Tennessee Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti's office has shut down multiple illegal online sweepstakes casinos across the state. The action is part of an ongoing effort to protect Tennesseans from predatory and unregulated gambling operations, according to a press release. Skrmetti issued formal cease-and-desist letters to nearly 40 online sweepstakes platforms, all of which have either disabled the unlawful components of their sites or agreed to wind down operations in the coming weeks. The promotional sweepstakes model used by these casinos is considered an illegal lottery under the Tennessee Constitution and violates state gambling and consumer protection laws, according to the AG's office.