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Gambling Self-Exclusion in Tennessee

Tennessee has online-only sports betting and a state lottery; there are no casinos of any kind in the state.

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The short answer

Tennessee residents can self-exclude from gambling through Tennessee Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion Program, run by Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC). Exclusion periods: 1 year, 3 years or 5 years. Excludes you from all online sportsbooks licensed in Tennessee: your accounts are closed, you cannot deposit or wager, and you are removed from marketing lists.

The program: Tennessee Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion Program

Run by
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC)
What it covers
Excludes you from all online sportsbooks licensed in Tennessee: your accounts are closed, you cannot deposit or wager, and you are removed from marketing lists.
Durations
1 year · 3 years · 5 years
Help line
1-800-889-9789

How to enroll

  1. 1 Complete the self-exclusion application on the Sports Wagering Council website at tn.gov/swac/forms/self-exclusion.html and email the completed form with a copy of your ID and a selfie holding your ID to SWAC.Tech@tn.gov
  2. 2 Self-exclude directly with any licensed sportsbook through its app; the council-level program covers all licensed operators at once

Official page: www.tn.gov/swac/forms/self-exclusion.html — enroll there directly, never through a third-party site.

What to watch out for

The program is online-sports-betting-only because that is the only casino-style gambling legal in Tennessee. A separate fantasy sports self-exclusion exists on the SWC site. The phone number is the Tennessee REDLINE addiction referral line; 1-800-GAMBLER also works nationally.

Self-exclusion alone isn't enough

Tennessee's program only binds operators licensed in the state — offshore sites and crypto casinos ignore it. The setup that holds is layered: self-exclusion plus a gambling blocker on your devices plus a gambling block on your bank card. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tennessee have a gambling self-exclusion program?
Yes. Tennessee Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion Program is run by Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC). Excludes you from all online sportsbooks licensed in Tennessee: your accounts are closed, you cannot deposit or wager, and you are removed from marketing lists.
How long does self-exclusion last in Tennessee?
You can choose 1 year, 3 years or 5 years. Note: The program is online-sports-betting-only because that is the only casino-style gambling legal in Tennessee. A separate fantasy sports self-exclusion exists on the SWC site. The phone number is the Tennessee REDLINE addiction referral line; 1-800-GAMBLER also works nationally.
How do I sign up for self-exclusion in Tennessee?
Complete the self-exclusion application on the Sports Wagering Council website at tn.gov/swac/forms/self-exclusion.html and email the completed form with a copy of your ID and a selfie holding your ID to SWAC.Tech@tn.gov. Self-exclude directly with any licensed sportsbook through its app; the council-level program covers all licensed operators at once. Always use the official page — never a third-party site.
Does Tennessee self-exclusion cover offshore and crypto gambling sites?
No. State self-exclusion only binds operators licensed in Tennessee. Offshore and crypto casinos ignore it, which is why you should pair it with a gambling blocker app and a bank gambling block.

Cashout walks you through this, step by step.

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