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Read Full BioTwo of the most popular sweepstakes casinos, Stake.us and High 5 Casino, are exiting Tennessee soon, along with at least three others.
Users from the state received emails and in-app messages informing them of the upcoming changes. One user on Reddit shared a screenshot of High 5’s message:
“We regret to inform you that, due to recent regulatory changes, High 5 Casino Sweepstakes will be discontinuing service in Tennessee.
This transition will occur in two phases:
November 17, 2025: New players located in Tennessee will no longer be able to register. Existing players will be unable to make purchases while in Tennessee, but they may continue to make purchases when located outside the state.
November 24, 2025: Access to High 5 Casino will no longer be available for Tennessee residents.
While this change affects Sweeps Play in the state of Tennessee, your account remains open, and you can continue to play where Sweeps Play is allowed. In addition, High 5 Casino Classic app remains available for all Tennessee residents, which can be accessed through the menu of our Sweepstakes app.”
RealPrize and LoneStar Casino sent a similar email, letting customers know that after November 24, they will no longer be able to play using Sweepstakes Coins.
Reddit users say they’ve received emails that Stake.us will shut down in Tennessee on December 19. However, unlike High 5, RealPrize, and LoneStar, which will still allow Gold Coin play, Stake.us will shut down entirely.
Furthermore, Lucky Bits Vegas is another platform that will cease operations in the state.
Exits Likely Due to C&D Orders
While it’s unknown the reason for the exits, they’re likely to cease-and-desist (C&D) orders or other enforcement actions by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC). The regulator has increased its enforcement actions this year, including sending C&D letters and fining several offshore and social sportsbooks.
However, according to its website, the regulator has yet to target sweepstakes casinos. That means SWC could be changing course and going after the unregulated platforms.
Also, it’s possible the state’s Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, is targeting the platforms. That would not be unusual, as several Attorneys General from other states have successfully done so.
Several Platforms Have Already Left Tennessee
Once Stake.us, High 5, and the others stop accepting players from the state, they will join a handful of platforms that have already left Tennessee.
Punt.com and Chanced updated their terms and conditions on November 9 to include the state as a restricted jurisdiction.
Earlier exits include Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo, Legendz, Sidepot, Fliff, Thrillz, and TheBoss. In Legendz and Thrillz’ case, they left after C&D orders.
A Few Have Reentered, Even After C&D
While several sweepstakes casinos have already left or are preparing to leave the Volunteer State, others have decided to reenter.
In September, Baba Casino resumed operations in the state, with Ace following shortly after. Additionally, Spinfinite lists Tennessee as an eligible jurisdiction. While its terms and conditions page does not list when it was updated, the platform previously did not accept players from the state.
Notably, Sportzino and Rebet, both offering a social sportsbook, still accept users from the state. SWC announced in September that Sportzino has ceased operations. The regulator made a similar announcement regarding Rebet at the end of October. That likely means both platforms have failed to comply with SWC’s cease-and-desist order.
