continues to crack down on unlicensed sports betting and sweepstakes casinos operating in the state.
The Office of Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Monday that it sent cease-and-desist letters to 38 online sweepstakes platforms it says are operating illegally in Tennessee.
All of the targeted companies have either already disabled unlawful features or agreed to exit the state in the coming weeks, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
‘Masked illegal gambling’
The enforcement action targets sweepstakes casinos that offer online casino games such as slots or table games using dual-currency systems that allow players to redeem virtual currency for real-world prizes. According to the Attorney General’s Office, that structure effectively masks illegal gambling activity and violates both the Tennessee Constitution and state consumer protection laws…