Tennessee Betting Apps
The Volunteer State has long held a very conservative approach to when it comes to gambling. This attitude underwent a big change when Tennessee betting apps were legalized in 2019. Although they weren't launched right away because of the coronavirus pandemic, betting on the apps officially got underway on Nov. 1, 2020.
There aren't many Tennessee licensed sports betting apps, with just four available as of early 2021. The good news for gamblers here is that three of them are among the most respected and established heavyweights in the industry.
Other betting apps can also be found in Tennessee for wagering on horse racing and fantasy sports. The fact that sports betting apps are available is huge for Tennessee gamblers because there is no other way to legally bet on sports in the state. And the reason for this is because Tennessee does not have any horse racing tracks or casinos located within the state.
TN Sports Betting Apps
The licensed and approved betting apps for professional and collegiate sports are FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and Action 24/7.
In you want to bet on the horses, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Twinspires and Xpressbet are all available for Tennessee gamblers. If daily fantasy sports is your preference, FanDuel, DraftKings, DraftDay Fantasy Draft and StarsDraft head up the list.
How to Choose a Tennessee Sports Betting App
There are a host of things to consider when choosing a sportsbook app in Tennessee. Not least of which is making sure it is approved and licensed. This gives you the peace of mind of knowing your money and personal info are secure.
Picking a sportsbook app that is easy to use is also important, particularly for the novice gambler. Make sure the app has an intuitive layout that allows bettors to navigate without giving it a lot of thought. The idea is to concentrate on making a successful bet - as opposed to spending time trying to figure out how to place it.
The range of sports on which you can bet depends to some extent on which app you choose. In the case of the four available Tennessee apps, you can bet on college and pro sports and many international sports. Football and basketball are the most popular when it comes to college. Pro sports such as football, basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, boxing and auto racing also receive lots of action. Soccer is especially popular when it comes to wagering on international sports.
All the sportsbook apps offer bonuses and promotions in an attempt to attract your business. Some of the most common are sign-up bonuses, deposit bonuses, high-roller bonuses and free bet bonuses. Loyalty bonuses can also reward you for placing lots of bets.
Betting Considerations
Sportsbook apps also have betting markets on which you can gamble on a specific type of bet. These range from just correctly picking the winner, to picking the score and to wagering against the line. You can also place parlay bets in which you receive a higher payout by correctly picking the outcome of two or more events.
Two other available options are prop and futures bets. Prop bets are not about which team will win or by how much, but rather specific things that will happen in the game. Examples are which team will hit the most home runs of which player will score the most points. Future bets are about selecting what will happen down the road such as correctly picking a the Super Bowl champion.
In-play bets in which you predict what will happen in a game as it is being played are legal in Tennessee for professional sports. You can not place in-play bets on college sports in Tennessee.
The Best Tennessee Sports Betting Apps
When it comes to the best sports betting apps in Tennessee, the four that are currently approved are all of high quality. As such, it's really just a matter of which ones you prefer.
Among the things gamblers should consider are the variety of what kind of bets you can make, the sports that are available to bet on, the various promotions and bonuses, and which one is offering the best odds.
FanDuel
After playing a huge part in pioneering daily fantasy sports betting in 2009 in which gamblers can bet for real money, FanDuel launched its sportsbook in 2019. Among the things that makes this site stands out is the stories it offers on betting advice and analysis. It also has the up-to-date news on developments such as injuries.
You name it and you can probably bet on it on FanDuel. Wagering is available on all the major United States sports such as baseball, boxing, football, basketball, auto racing and golf. Among its international wagering options are cricket, darts, auto racing, table tennis and soccer.
It has a plethora of promotions and bonuses, including a free bet up to $1,000 when you open an account with a sportsbook and a $500 deposit bonus for fantasy sports. FanDuel does not require a promo code to receive its welcome offer, but it does have promo codes offering various discounts and bonuses. These can easily be found by going on its site. FanDuel also offers a free sports betting guide when you sign up. For those who want to bet on horse racing on FanDuel, it will match your first deposit on the app up to $50.
In addition to offering all the standard bets such as money lines, spreads, futures and parlays, FanDuel is known for its excellent in-play betting options, a very user-friendly mobile app and some of the best odds in the industry.
FanDuel also makes it easy to deposit and withdraw money in Tennessee. Options here include PayPal, credit cards, echecks and personal checks.
DraftKings
One of the first approved sports betting apps in Tennessee, DraftKings is another one of the giants when it comes to sports betting apps.
It got its start in fantasy sports in 2014 and is now one of the two largest sports betting apps in the country along with FanDuel. DraftKings also has betting with land-based locations, although this does not apply to Tennessee because there are no casinos and race tracks in the state.
Among its betting options are in-play wagers, props, futures, spreads and money lines. DraftKings also offers the full range of sports on which you can wager. Options here include collegiate football and basketball, United States professional sports, and international soccer and rugby. You can also bet on golf, tennis and combat sports, among others.
The odds offered by DraftKings are very competitive, although it never hurts to shop around on several apps to find the best available odds before placing a wager.
Its promo codes are prominently displayed on its website with offers such as a deposit bonus up to $1,000. The amount of the bonus you receive is predicated on how much you initially deposit.
The DraftKing app is very intuitive and make its easy to place bets. Keep in mind it has a sportsbook and casino app, a casino standalone app, and an app for fantasy sports. Make sure you download the right one. Betting on casino games in Tennessee is not legal. You can bet on horse races in the state on the DraftKings app for major races, but place and show wagers are not allowed.
Among the ways to make withdrawals and deposits are credit cards, debit cards, Paypal, bank transfers and e-checks. DraftKings also offers customer support 24 hours a day on its app's online chat room.
BetMGM
The BetMGM sports betting app made its debut in 2018 and is well known for its connection to its Las Vegas hotel and casino, and expertise in the betting industry.
BetMGM is very competitive when it comes to promotions and bonuses. Among these is a risk-free bet up to $600 for new account holders. It also offers various additional promotions such as free weekly wagers and parlay-based bets.
BetMGM offers bets on just about every sport in Tennessee. Included in this list are United States sports leagues, collegiate sports, golf and NASCAR. International sports such as soccer, bicycle racing, snooker, darts and cricket are also available.
Similarly, it has the full gamut of betting options with futures, in-play, parlays, props, money lines, spreads and over-unders among the choices. You can deposit money into your account via credit cards, PayPal, e-checks, pre-paid cards, paper checks and bank transfers.
The BetMGM app is considered very user friendly and makes it easy to make your bets. It clearly distinguishes between live and upcoming events. It's also easy to find what sports you want to bet on, reviewing your bet slip and finding promotions, which has its own special tab.
Although it is somewhat limited in the number of races it offers, you can wager on horse racing in Tennessee through the BetMGM app. It does not have fantasy sports wagering in Tennessee.
Action 24-7
Based out of Nashville, Action 24/7 opened in 2020 and is the only owned and operated in-state app in Tennessee.
Designed specifically for the Tennessee gambler, the sports betting options Action 24/7 offers include college and professional basketball, NFL and college football, Major League baseball, the NHL, MMA, tennis and international soccer such as the Champions, English Premier and Budesligia leagues.
Its app is very easy to use with simple deposit instructions and same-day withdraws. Among its betting options are parlays, round robins, teasers, futures, over/unders, money lines and prop bets. It also has in-play (a.k.a. in-game) betting.
It has bonuses designed to attract Tennessee bettors. Some of these are risk-free bets, sign-up promotions, deposit matches and parlay boosters. Its deposit bonus is a 100 percent match up to $100.
Among its deposit methods are its own Action 24/7 Play+. Credit and debit cards as well echecks are other alternatives. Taking on the big boys in the industry is not easy, but Action 24-7 does have its local appeal. One of the perks is if offers cash deposit and withdrawals at more than 100 physical locations throughout the state.
About Tennessee Sports Betting Apps
In order to bet on sports and horse racing in Tennessee you must be 21 years or older. You can bet on fantasy sports in the state once you turn 18. The only other restriction is you must be in the state when you place the actual bet. You don't have to be a resident of the state to place a bet in Tennessee.
In order to successfully create an account on a Tennessee sports betting app you will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth and the last four numbers of your social security number.
Although there were only four licensed and approved sportsbook in the state entering 2021, more are expected to be approved with several more applications already under review.
