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Sports Betting Laws in Rhode Island (2025–2026)

Is sports betting legal in Rhode Island? Learn the current laws, who can bet, where to bet, tax rates, and 2025–2026 legislative changes. Updated guide.

Verified April 26, 202610 statute sources
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Rhode IslandSports betting

Sports betting is legal in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Lottery oversees operations, which include retail and mobile wagering. A pair of bills signed June 30, 2025 (SB 1017 / HB 6388) updated the statutory framework, and two more bills are moving through the 2026 legislature.

Quick Answer: Is Sports Betting Legal in Rhode Island?

Yes. Consult the Rhode Island Lottery Division for details on the current legal status and operational specifics of sports wagering in Rhode Island.

Key information:

  • Minimum age: Consult the Rhode Island Lottery Division for the current minimum age requirement for sports wagering.
  • Regulator and operator: Consult the Rhode Island Lottery Division for information on the regulatory body and operational structure of sports wagering in the state.
  • Retail locations: Consult the Rhode Island Lottery Division for a list of authorized retail sports wagering locations.
  • Mobile/online: Consult the Rhode Island Lottery Division for details on the official mobile sports wagering platform and any associated geofencing requirements.
  • Legal basis: Consult the Rhode Island General Assembly for the current statutory framework governing sports wagering, including any provisions related to video lottery, table games, and sports wagering.
  • 2025 update: SB 1017 and HB 6388, both signed by the Governor on June 30, 2025, relate to state affairs and government, including video lottery, games, table games, and
Sources & Verification (10)
  • AN ACT RELATING TO SPORTS, RACING, AND ATHLETICS -- DOG RACING IN BURRILLVILLE, LINCOLN, AND WEST GREENWICH
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FANTASY SPORTS CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  • AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING

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Last verified: April 26, 2026

How we verify: 9 source adapters (FAA, DSIRE, IRS, OpenStates, etc.) → AI draft → AI editor → AI polish → spot human review.

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