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Gov. Lee Plans to Allow Online Sports Gambling Bill to Become Law Without Signing It

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee plans to let an online sports gambling bill become law without signing it, multiple news outlets are reporting. The Tennessee Journal: On the Hill reported: “The governor has said he does not believe that the expansion is best, but he recognizes that many in the…

Tennessee House Expected to Provide Oversight to State’s Thriving Sports Betting Industry

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 Admin

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A bill that would legalize online sports betting, subject to regulations limiting access and directing the expected $50 million in new annual tax revenue to education and mental health initiatives, is headed for a House floor vote on Wednesday. The U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for states like Tennessee…