NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Sports betting in Tennessee has become so popular that the most recent state data shows that between July 1-31, more than $305 million was wagered online. However, not every online sportsbook is legitimate.

Mary Beth Thomas serves as executive director at the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council. She was appointed in 2021 and manages a 20 person team. Their goal is to make sure sportsbooks are in compliance with state law and catch those companies operating illegally in Tennessee.

"If someone is doing business with an illegal sportsbook, they are doing so with their own risk," Thomas said. "To answer your question on where they are located, the majority of them are located overseas on the islands, in places we do not have a jurisdictional reach."

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