Can I offer contests that involve international sports in Tennessee? What are the requirements?

To offer contests involving international sports in Tennessee, you must comply with the requirements set out in TNCO 47-18-1605. Fantasy sports operators must obtain a valid license, not offer contests based on high school or college sporting events or sports whose participants are predominantly minors, and comply with advertising and disclosure requirements. However, it is not clear from the context documents whether contests involving international sports can be offered in Tennessee.

Additionally, all combatants of professional unarmed combat contests, promoters, managers, matchmakers, seconds, ringside physicians, and any other ring official must be licensed by the Tennessee Athletic Commission ^[3.2]. The commission establishes license fees for professional combatants, promoters, managers, matchmakers, seconds, ringside physicians, and any other ring official who shall be licensed by the commission in regulated unarmed combat contests and has the authority to establish any fees deemed necessary for professional contests held within this state ^[3.2].

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional for further guidance on offering contests involving international sports in Tennessee ^[3.1].

Source(s):

• [3.1] Creation of athletic commission — Appointments — Quorum — Conflict of interest — Vacancies — Attendance at events, competitions, and contests.
• [3.2] Professional contest of unarmed combat — License applications — Fees — Bond.

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

• Gaming