Gambling in Tennessee
Tennessee is unique in having legalized only online sports betting with no retail locations.
The gambling industry generates $500M+ in annual revenue in Tennessee. An estimated 3-5% of the population struggles with problem gambling. If you are one of them, help is available right now.
Get Help Now in Tennessee
TN REDLINE
1-800-889-9789
Free, confidential, available 24/7
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Suicide Prevention: 988
Self-Exclusion in Tennessee
Tennessee offers self-exclusion programs that allow you to voluntarily ban yourself from casinos and online gambling platforms. Once enrolled, you will be removed from marketing lists and barred from entering licensed gambling facilities.
Download NoBet to block gambling apps at the system level on your iPhone. You can also contact your bank to block transactions to gambling companies.
Support Groups in Tennessee
Gamblers Anonymous holds meetings across Tennessee. GA is a 12-step peer support program where you can share your experience with others who understand. Meetings are free and confidential.
Find a meeting near you at gamblersanonymous.org
SMART Recovery offers a science-based, non-12-step alternative. Find online meetings at smartrecovery.org
What You Can Do Right Now
- Block the apps. Download NoBet to block gambling apps at the system level on your iPhone. This is the single most impactful step you can take today.
- Call the helpline. 1-800-889-9789 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not need to have a plan. Just call.
- Tell one person. Shame thrives in secrecy. Telling one trusted person — a friend, partner, therapist, or even an AI companion — breaks the isolation that fuels addiction.
- Self-exclude. Sign up for your state's self-exclusion program. It is free and creates a real barrier between you and gambling.
- Start tracking. Download NoBet to track your gambling-free streak, see your money saved in real time, and get daily support from Taro, our AI recovery companion.
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