Modo.us may have found a new way to serve players in Tennessee, even following the state’s recent sweepstakes casino ban. This is because some users report that they can once again access the platform, being welcomed back by email.
The reports surfaced this week in sweepstakes casino Facebook groups, with emails apparently promoting new ‘Click N’ Claim’ rewards, including the casino’s 400% first purchase offer and ‘Box Ticket Packages‘ featuring real-world prizes.
One user said they were surprised to find their account remained verified and that they could still make purchases and claim daily rewards. This comes despite Tennessee’s recent prohibition on sweepstakes casino play. Governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 2136 into law last month – legislation designed to outlaw all sweepstakes casinos operating in the state.
It’s important to note that SweepsKings has not independently verified these claims at Modo as none of our team members are based in TN.
How the New Tennessee Modo System Appears to Work
Back in January, Modo launched its Modo Stars system, allowing players in restricted jurisdictions to earn Stars through gameplay. Those Stars could then be exchanged for various rewards (“items, services, or experiences”), creating separation between gameplay and prize redemption. This made the service possible in states like California that had banned traditional sweepstakes dual-currency systems.
So, when we first heard reports of Modo reopening in Tennessee, we assumed players there might also be moved onto the Modo Stars system. However, the Tennessee version appears different – users claim they can still purchase Gold Coin packages, claim daily rewards, and access promotional offers through the new Click N’ Claim feature.
Based on this, the experience appears much closer to the traditional dual-currency casino than the Modo Stars system.
How Has Modo Managed to Pull This Off?
The short answer is that nobody outside Modo appears to know yet.
When SweepsKings checked the site, Tennessee was still listed as a restricted state during the registration process, suggesting that any reopening may still be limited or in the process of being rolled out.
What makes these reports interesting is that they seem to go against the recent law change in TN. Many operators have already exited the state, while we expect many others to leave in the coming weeks.
So at this stage, SweepsKings cannot verify the reasoning behind this, nor can we comment on whether the system complies with Tennessee law.
Players interested in alternative gaming platforms that remain available in Tennessee may also want to look at Card Crush, which uses its own card collection-style system rather than a traditional dual-currency model. SweepsKings perhaps recommends this as a more ‘above-board’ gaming option going forward in TN.
Author: Joseph Allen
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