Rhode Island
Sports Betting
Rhode Island has a Sportsbook Rhode Island monopoly operated by the state lottery in partnership with IGT and William Hill.
Sports Betting in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a Sportsbook Rhode Island monopoly operated by the state lottery in partnership with IGT and William Hill.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in Rhode Island, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery. The minimum age to bet is 18, and bettors must be physically located within Rhode Island state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
Rhode Island taxes sports betting operators at 51% of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 1 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in Nov 2018.
How to Start Betting in Rhode Island
To place a legal sports bet in Rhode Island, you must (1) be at least 18 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to Rhode Island for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in Rhode Island
The following 1 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in Rhode Island. All operators are regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery.
Sportsbook Rhode Island
State lottery monopoly — operated by IGT/William Hill at Bally Twin River Lincoln and Tiverton
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