Part definitions

Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-5901, under Illegal Online Sweepstakes Casinos, Unlawful Gambling, and Enforcement Authority.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-5901

(1) As used in this part:(1) “Attorney general” means the attorney general and reporter;(2) “Gambling” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-17-501;(3) “Gambling device” means a gambling device or record as defined in § 39-17-501;(4) “Individual” means a natural person;(5) “Online sweepstakes game” means gambling in the form of a game, contest, or promotion that:(A) Is available on the internet and is accessible on a mobile phone, computer terminal, or similarly accessible device;(B) Utilizes a virtual-currency, dual currency, or multi-currency system allowing a player to:(i) Play or participate with a currency, such as a virtual coin, token, or other representation of value, that is directly purchased, received through a bonus or promotion, or received for free with the purchase of another type of currency or related product, service, or activity; and(ii) Exchange the currency for a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent, or the chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and(C) Simulates gambling of any kind, including, but not limited to, casino-style gaming such as slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, bingo, or unlicensed sports wagering; and(6) “Person” means an individual, business entity, trust, or other organization or entity.

(1) “Attorney general” means the attorney general and reporter;

(2) “Gambling” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-17-501;

(3) “Gambling device” means a gambling device or record as defined in § 39-17-501;

(4) “Individual” means a natural person;

(5) “Online sweepstakes game” means gambling in the form of a game, contest, or promotion that:(A) Is available on the internet and is accessible on a mobile phone, computer terminal, or similarly accessible device;(B) Utilizes a virtual-currency, dual currency, or multi-currency system allowing a player to:(i) Play or participate with a currency, such as a virtual coin, token, or other representation of value, that is directly purchased, received through a bonus or promotion, or received for free with the purchase of another type of currency or related product, service, or activity; and(ii) Exchange the currency for a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent, or the chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and(C) Simulates gambling of any kind, including, but not limited to, casino-style gaming such as slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, bingo, or unlicensed sports wagering; and

(A) Is available on the internet and is accessible on a mobile phone, computer terminal, or similarly accessible device;

(B) Utilizes a virtual-currency, dual currency, or multi-currency system allowing a player to:(i) Play or participate with a currency, such as a virtual coin, token, or other representation of value, that is directly purchased, received through a bonus or promotion, or received for free with the purchase of another type of currency or related product, service, or activity; and(ii) Exchange the currency for a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent, or the chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and

(i) Play or participate with a currency, such as a virtual coin, token, or other representation of value, that is directly purchased, received through a bonus or promotion, or received for free with the purchase of another type of currency or related product, service, or activity; and

(ii) Exchange the currency for a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent, or the chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and

(C) Simulates gambling of any kind, including, but not limited to, casino-style gaming such as slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, bingo, or unlicensed sports wagering; and

(6) “Person” means an individual, business entity, trust, or other organization or entity.