US Gambling Regulations MCP Server

{
  "state_code": "TN",
  "state_name": "Tennessee",
  "regulator": "Tennessee Sports Wagering Council",
  "regulation_source": "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act (HB 1 / SB 16, 2019), Tennessee Fantasy Sports Act",
  "official_link": "https://www.tn.gov/swac/legal.html",
  "data_extraction_date": "2025-09-29",
  "effective_date": "2025-09-29",
  "status": "active",
  "completeness": "85%",
  "confidence_level": "high",
  "legal_framework": {
    "primary_legislation": [
      {
        "name": "Tennessee Sports Gaming Act",
        "citation": "HB 1 / SB 16",
        "enacted": "May 2019",
        "signed_by": "Governor Bill Lee (allowed to pass without signature)",
        "scope": "Online-only sports wagering in Tennessee",
        "launch_date": "November 1, 2020",
        "unique_feature": "First state to launch as online-only"
      }
    ],
    "regulatory_authority": {
      "name": "Tennessee Sports Wagering Council",
      "abbreviation": "SWC",
      "address": "312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 8th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243",
      "email": "swac.tn@tn.gov",
      "phone": "615-253-7922"
    },
    "recent_updates": [
      {
        "date": "2025-06-30",
        "type": "Major rule revisions",
        "description": "Enhanced player protections and fraud prevention"
      },
      {
        "date": "2023-07-01",
        "type": "Tax reform",
        "description": "Shifted to 1.85% handle tax from 20% GGR tax"
      }
    ]
  },
  "license_types": {
    "sports_wagering_operator_license": {
      "description": "License to operate online sports wagering",
      "current_fee_structure": "Tiered: $375,000 - $750,000",
      "currently_licensed": 12
    }
  },
  "taxation": {
    "sports_betting": {
      "rate": 1.85,
      "base": "Total handle",
      "note": "ONLY state to tax handle instead of revenue",
      "implementation_date": "July 1, 2023",
      "revenue_distribution": {
        "education": 80,
        "local_governments": 15,
        "mental_health_programs": 5
      }
    },
    "revenue_performance": {
      "2024": {
        "total_handle": 5265000000,
        "total_taxes": 97200000
      },
      "august_2025": {
        "handle": 372300000,
        "ggr": 34400000,
        "taxes": 6900000
      }
    }
  },
  "technical_requirements": {
    "geolocation": {
      "required": true,
      "no_residency_requirement": true
    },
    "age_verification": {
      "minimum_age": 21,
      "verification_required": true
    },
    "payment_restrictions": {
      "credit_cards": "Prohibited",
      "cryptocurrency": "Prohibited"
    }
  },
  "compliance_requirements": {
    "prohibited_wagers": [
      "Chance-based wagers",
      "Collegiate in-game prop bets",
      "Wagers on injuries or penalties"
    ]
  },
  "responsible_gaming": {
    "self_exclusion_program": {
      "administrator": "Tennessee Sports Wagering Council",
      "duration_options": [
        "1 year",
        "3 years",
        "5 years"
      ],
      "irreversible": true,
      "email": "SWAC.Tech@tn.gov"
    },
    "problem_gambling_resources": {
      "tn_redline": "1-800-889-9789",
      "national_helpline": "1-800-522-4700",
      "gambling_clinic": "(901) 678-STOP"
    }
  },
  "enforcement_actions": {
    "recent_enforcement": [
      {
        "date": "2025-07",
        "action": "$250,000 in fines to 5 offshore operators"
      },
      {
        "date": "2025-07",
        "action": "PrizePicks pick'em contests banned"
      }
    ]
  },
  "market_data": {
    "unique_characteristics": {
      "model": "Online-only (no retail sportsbooks)",
      "first_state": "First online-only market",
      "largest_online_only": "Largest online-only market in US"
    },
    "licensed_operators": {
      "total": 12,
      "active_brands": [
        "Action 24/7",
        "Bally Bet",
        "bet365",
        "Betly",
        "BetMGM",
        "Caesars",
        "DraftKings",
        "ESPN BET",
        "Fanatics",
        "FanDuel",
        "Hard Rock Bet",
        "VIP Play"
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact_information": {
    "regulator": "Tennessee Sports Wagering Council",
    "address": "312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 8th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243",
    "email": "swac.tn@tn.gov",
    "phone": "615-253-7922",
    "website": "https://www.tn.gov/swac"
  },
  "notes": [
    "FIRST AND ONLY online-only state",
    "FIRST AND ONLY to tax handle (1.85%)",
    "Largest online-only market in US",
    "2024: $5.265B handle, $97.2M taxes",
    "Governor opposes casino expansion",
    "Self-exclusion cannot be reversed",
    "Active offshore enforcement"
  ],
  "sources": [
    "Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (tn.gov/swac)",
    "RG.org Tennessee statistics 2025",
    "FOX Sports Tennessee guide 2025",
    "Tax Foundation analysis 2025"
  ]
}