Tennessee lawmakers are taking another step toward tightening rules on online gambling, advancing legislation that targets sweepstakes-style casino platforms officials say are misleading residents. House Bill 1885 , introduced by Rep. Scott Cepicky, moved forward Tuesday (March 31) after clearing a House panel with a recommendation for passage. The proposal now heads to the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, where lawmakers will weigh its financial impact before deciding whether to move it further along. UPDATE: Tennessee HB1885 targets illegal gambling, including #sweepstakes -style operations. Now recommended for passage and sent to Finance committee @RWW pic.twitter.com/dgStu5s8Ku — Suswati Basu (@suswatibasu) March 31, 2026 The push comes as Tennessee joins a growing list of states examining or proposing restrictions on sweepstakes casinos. Regulators and law enforcement officials have raised concerns that these platforms blur the line between legal promotions and real-money gambling.…