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Getting help in Tennessee

If you’re ready for a life after betting, here’s a simple path in TN. Official details are below.

  1. Step 1: Block access

    • BetBlocker (free) or Gamban
    • Ask someone you trust to hold the admin PIN
    • Mute or remove sportsbook apps and notifications

  2. Step 2: Self-exclude

    What’s legal here: Online sports betting only (no casinos). Lottery available.

    • Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion · Tennessee Sports Wagering Council
    • Open the official page / enrollment path
    • How to enroll: Enroll online (web form), by phone 615-253-7922, or by mailed/emailed PDF. Any licensed sportsbook can also forward a statewide request. tn.gov pages returned 403 to automated checks but remain the official URLs.
    • Terms: 1, 3, or 5 years.
    • Coverage: Online sports wagering licensees statewide. No casinos. Fantasy is usually per-operator.

    Official SWAC self-exclusion URL cited; curl 403 (Oct 2026).

    Before you enroll: withdraw balances you can, save records you might need, cancel recurring deposits. Many terms can’t be shortened. If this state has no statewide list, use blockers, helplines, GA, and operator tools anyway.

  3. Step 3: Protect your money

    • Withdraw remaining balances where possible
    • Cancel autopay and remove saved payment methods
    • Download win/loss or tax records you may need later

  4. Step 4: Get support

Official self-exclusion details

How to enroll: Enroll online (web form), by phone 615-253-7922, or by mailed/emailed PDF. Any licensed sportsbook can also forward a statewide request. tn.gov pages returned 403 to automated checks but remain the official URLs.

Go to the official enrollment page

Online-only sports market. Official pages bot-blocked to curl (403).

Common questions in Tennessee

How do I self-exclude from gambling in Tennessee?

Voluntary Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion (Tennessee Sports Wagering Council). Enroll online (web form), by phone 615-253-7922, or by mailed/emailed PDF. Any licensed sportsbook can also forward a statewide request. tn.gov pages returned 403 to automated checks but remain the official URLs.

How long does self-exclusion last in Tennessee?

1, 3, or 5 years.

What does it cover?

Online sports wagering licensees statewide. No casinos. Fantasy is usually per-operator.

Can I block betting apps on my phone too?

Yes. Free blockers like BetBlocker, plus your phone's own settings, can block betting apps and sites. Our setup guides walk you through it step by step.

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Life After Betting is informational and not affiliated with Tennessee Sports Wagering Council. Rules change. If anything here differs from an official page, trust the official page.