Tennessee sports betting regulators have issued more fines against predatory offshore gambling sites.
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council on Tuesday announced $250,000 in fines to five illegal online sportsbooks.
Fines of $50,000 each were levied against Costa Rica-based BetAnySports, Bookmaker and JazzSports; Panama-based BetOnline; and Curacao-based Everygame.
The state said the platforms are in violation of the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act.
Tennessee allows online betting apps like DraftKings and FanDuel. State-licensed sportsbooks must prohibit individuals under 21. They also can’t extend credit for gambling.
Offshore sportsbooks allow minors to gamble and often accept credit cards. Dangerously, the websites also facilitate gambling on events involving minors, such as the Little League World Series.
Tennessee regulations aim to mitigate problem gambling. Still, more than half of online sports bettors at legal operators have chased a loss, one common sign of a problem.
The latest round of Tennessee fines brings the total in sanctions issued to illegal online sportsbooks to $600,000. It’s unclear if the state has collected any of that money. As of mid-2025, no public record indicates successful collection of those fines.
There are thousands of offshore online gambling sites preying on U.S. consumers.
‘Eradicating’ Illegal Sportsbooks
“The SWC is exploring all avenues with its network of law enforcement to eliminate these bad actors from Tennessee,” Executive Director Mary Beth Thomas said in a statement.
“Consumers in Tennessee need to be aware that illegal operators will gladly take their money and personal information, and if a consumer does business with an illegal book, they give away their information to criminals,” she warned.
Any businesses in Tennessee working in conjunction with illegal offshore sportsbooks could face civil or criminal penalties, regulators said.
Curacao-based Bovada ceased operating in Tennessee in October after being fined $50,000 by the SWC.
The “social” sportsbook Legendz stopped operating in Tennessee in April after receiving a cease and desist letter.
Tennessee has also fined BetUS, MyBookie and Xbet.
Is Sports Betting Legal in Tennessee?
Online sports wagering with licensed operators is legal in Tennessee. The state legalized the industry in 2019, with the first mobile apps launching in 2020.
Since 2020, Tennessee sports gambling apps have taken $18.8 billion in bets, according to Legal Sports Report.
It is illegal to bet with an unlicensed sportsbook.
Brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and kiosks are also illegal in the Volunteer State.
There is a narrow exception for “low level sports entertainment pools” such as a March Madness bracket organized by an individual (not a business) with a total pool value of less than $1,000 and an entry fee of $25 or less.
Casino-style gambling, like slots and table games, are also illegal in Tennessee.
Fantasy sports gambling, also known as DFS, is legal in Tennessee. This form of sports betting can also be addictive.
Sports Betting Help in Tennessee
There are two main phone resources for Tennesseans experiencing a gambling problem.
The Tennessee REDLINE offers a 24/7 Helpline at 1‑800‑889‑9789.
People can also call or text 1‑800‑GAMBLER, which connects callers to state resources and local counselors. This hotline is also 24/7/365.
The Tennessee REDLINE and 1‑800‑GAMBLER offer no-cost support.
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