Casinos inTennessee
Tennessee has no casinos. State law defines gambling to include casino games such as slot machines and roulette wheels, and calls gambling contrary to state public policy.
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Checked Oct 12, 2026. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. 39-17-501 (statute text hosted by FindLaw)
Before you go
Casino games count as gambling
Tenn. Code 39-17-501 defines gambling to include any games of chance associated with casinos, including slot machines and roulette wheels.
Gambling is against state policy
The statute says gambling is contrary to the public policy of the state.
Nearest casinos
Across the state line.
Tennessee casino questions
Are there casinos in Tennessee?
No. State law defines gambling to include casino games such as slot machines and roulette wheels.
Does Tennessee law treat casino games as gambling?
Yes. Tenn. Code 39-17-501 includes any games of chance associated with casinos, including slot machines and roulette wheels.
Where are casinos near Memphis?
The Mississippi Gaming Commission lists several casinos in the northern Mississippi (Tunica) region, including Gold Strike and Horseshoe.
Over the border
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from one of these. Dates show when we last checked.
- Mississippi Gaming Commission - Property Data (Aug 2026) checked Oct 12, 2026 · PDF
- Tenn. Code Ann. 39-17-501 (statute text hosted by FindLaw) checked Oct 12, 2026