Tennessee's Sports Betting Handle Rises 30% Annually in June
2026-07-09
Source: Focus Gaming News
Tennessee's sports betting handle increased by 30% year-over-year to $456.1 million in June, with gross wagers reaching $460.5 million after adjustments, generating $8.4 million in privilege tax. The report did not include operator-specific or sport-specific breakdowns.
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has released its figures for June, revealing that the state’s gross sports betting handle reached $456.1 million. This represents a significant year-over-year increase of 30%.
Compared to the previous month, June's handle also saw a 3% uptick from May 2026. Following adjustments totaling $4.4 million, the overall gross wagers for the month climbed to $460.5 million, an increase from the $446.2 million recorded in May. These betting activities generated $8.4 million in privilege tax for the state.
Notably, the council's report did not provide a detailed breakdown of these figures by individual operator or specific sport categories, nor did it disclose operator revenue data.
In separate news impacting the state's gambling landscape, the Tennessee Education Lottery recently confirmed that its long-serving President and CEO, Rebecca Paul, plans to retire by the end of the current year. Paul has been at the helm of the lottery since its inception 23 years ago.