Gaming Law in Tennessee
This page covers gaming law as it applies in Tennessee — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern gaming in Tennessee
Tennessee state law
- Title 47 — Commercial Instruments And Transactions › Chapter 18 — Part 55 Uniform Debt-Management Services ActTN 47 § 47-18-104
Cited in 78 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 67 — Taxes And Licenses › Chapter 6 — Part 9 Transactions Subject to Sales and Use TaxesTN 67 § 67-6-102
Cited in 30 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40 — Criminal Procedure › Chapter 35 — Part 5 Release and ParoleTN 40 § 40-35-118
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 47 — Commercial Instruments And Transactions › Chapter 9 — Part 8 Transition Provisions for 2010 UCC AmendmentsTN 47 § 47-9-102
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 40 — Criminal Procedure › Chapter 2 — Limitation of ProsecutionsTN 40 § 40-2-102
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 57 — Intoxicating Liquors › Chapter 4 — Part 3 Taxes and FeesTN 57 § 57-4-101
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Tennessee.
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.