Gambling - As enacted, clarifies that gambling, the operation or possession of gambling devices, and the operation, conducting, or commercial promoting of online sweepstakes games and other forms of online or app-based gambling are unlawful and a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.

HB 1885 makes certain online gambling platforms illegal by defining "online sweepstakes games" as violations of Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act. These platforms use virtual currency systems that allow players to exchange virtual money for real prizes, misleading consumers into believing they are engaging in legal, free-to-play games. The bill prohibits operating such games, selling gambling devices, or facilitating illegal gambling, treating violations as unfair business practices under consumer protection law. It expands the attorney general's authority to investigate these activities and the sports wagering council's power to probe illegal gambling, while exempting legal sports betting under existing Tennessee law.