The short answer
Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not currently available to players in Tennessee. Tennessee is one of the US states where skill-based gaming with prizes is restricted, so it's on Kokomo's excluded list. You can still read how the format works below — and rules can change, so it's worth checking Kokomo's terms for the current list.
Paid competitions are not available to residents of, or people located in, Tennessee. Availability is set by Kokomo's terms and can change as state rules evolve.
How skill competition differs from gambling is the same everywhere, so it lives once on the state-by-state guide rather than being repeated on all 51 state pages. What follows is specific to Tennessee.
What's available in Tennessee right now
A snapshot of the regulated and semi-regulated real-money formats operating in Tennessee, from published industry trackers. This is a report of what is on offer — not legal advice, and not our reading of Tennessee law.
Tennessee opened its legal sports betting market in November 2020, and the minimum betting age there is 21+. There is no regulated online casino to go with it. By then 19 other US markets were already running, and 19 have opened since — 40 jurisdictions have one today.
| Sports betting | Yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live source |
|---|---|
| Legal betting market opened | November 2020 source |
| Minimum betting age | 21+ source |
| Online casino | No regulated online casino source |
| State lottery | Yes source |
| Daily fantasy sports | Available source |
| Sweepstakes casinos | Banned by statute (2025-26) source |
| Skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) | Paid play withheld source |
| Kokomo Real Money Matches | Not available in Tennessee |
Worth knowing about Tennessee
Tennessee is the only US state with an exclusively mobile sports betting market — no casinos, no retail sportsbooks. It also passed a statutory sweepstakes-casino ban in 2025-26, and the major skill-gaming apps withhold paid play there.
Reported from Legal sports betting by state (2026).
Availability data reviewed 2026-09-21. Gaming rules change often — follow the source links for the current position.
Where Kokomo is restricted
Kokomo does not offer paid competitions in a small number of US states, including Tennessee. The current restricted list is: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington. If you're located in one of these states, paid play won't be available to you — and you should always rely on Kokomo's own terms for the up-to-date position.
See the full state-by-state guide for where paid play is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What real-money gaming is available in Tennessee?
As of 2026-09-21: sports betting — yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live; online casino — no regulated online casino; state lottery — yes; daily fantasy sports — available; sweepstakes casinos — banned by statute (2025-26). Tennessee is the only US state with an exclusively mobile sports betting market — no casinos, no retail sportsbooks. It also passed a statutory sweepstakes-casino ban in 2025-26, and the major skill-gaming apps withhold paid play there.
Can I play skill games for money in Tennessee?
The major skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) withhold paid play in Tennessee. Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not available to players in Tennessee — it is on Kokomo's restricted-states list. Availability can change; Kokomo's terms carry the current list.
Is sports betting legal in Tennessee?
Yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live, and the market opened in November 2020 with a minimum age of 21+. Tennessee has no regulated online casino.
Why can't I play paid matches in Tennessee?
Tennessee is among the states where Kokomo does not offer paid competitions. Availability can change as rules evolve — check Kokomo's terms for the current list.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Gaming laws change and vary by individual circumstance — check current Tennessee rules and Kokomo's terms before playing. 18+. Play responsibly.