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Fiscal Summary NOT SIGNIFICANT Bill Summary This bill prohibits gambling; the operation of gambling devices; and the operation, conducting, or commercial promoting of online sweepstakes games and other forms of online or app-based gambling as offenses against the public health, safety, and welfare of this state. However, "gambling" does not include a lawful business transaction; annual events operated for the benefit of nonprofit organizations authorized by the general assembly; a state lottery authorized by amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee, if approved by the general assembly; a fantasy sports contest in accordance with the Fantasy Sports Act; lawfully accepting or placing a wager on a sporting event in accordance with the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act; or a low-level sports entertainment pool. This bill provides that the following acts violate the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 and are subject to the penalties and remedies of that Act, which includes, but is not limited to, restraining orders, injunctions, private rights of action, and damages: Offering or accepting wagers or entry fees for gambling to a person located within this state. Operating, conducting, or commercially promoting online sweepstakes games or other forms of online or app-based gambling within this state. Selling or distributing gambling devices within this state. Permitting gambling devices to be operated upon premises owned, leased, managed, or otherwise controlled by a person within this state. Supporting, facilitating, or assisting in the operation of online sweepstakes games or other gambling within this state. This bill prohibits costs for bringing an action for the above violations from being taxed to the attorney general or this state. Further, information and documents received, created,
