By Erik Gibbs

Casino

IGT, Bally’s Score Huge Wins in Rhode Island

June 2, 2021

Rhode Island legislators just signed off on two deals that will have International Game Technology (IGT) and Bally’s Corp. seeing green for years to come. IGT has supported the state’s lottery system since it was introduced and Bally’s, under its former Twin Rivers Holdings name, has been the exclusive casino operator for years. Both entities […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Legislators in Rhode Island to Review Gambling Contract with Bally’s and IGT

May 5, 2021

Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee is going to review an updated version of a gambling contract between the Rhode Island Lottery, IGT, and Bally’s Corp tomorrow. The updated contract proposes the creation of new workplaces and is expected to bring the state approximately $300 million annually. RI Lawmakers to Review an Updated Gambling Contract An […]

By Jerome García

Business

Bally’s Affected by Rhode Island Casino Restrictions

November 20, 2020

Following recent spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, Governor Gina M. Raimondo revealed enhanced restrictions for Rhode Island. The new restrictions will come into effect on November 30 and will be effective for two weeks. Besides bars and gyms, the new restrictions also affect the two Bally’s casinos in the state. New COVID-19 Restrictions to Come […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

Rhode Island Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors

July 25, 2020

Rhode Island approved the bill that removed the need for a physical visit to a casino for anyone willing to open a sports betting account. St.Gov. Gina Raimondo signed HB8097 into law Thursday to facilitate the onboarding of new customers for the sports books operating in the state. Last week the number of US states […]

By Jerome García

Legal

RI: Legislature Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors

July 20, 2020

Bettors in Rhode Island may not need to visit a gaming facility to register in-person for an online gaming account, as lawmakers in the state passed a bill to remove that requirement and facilitate the on-boarding of customers. Bill H8097 has been approved by House and Senate, July 16, and was sent to the governor’s […]

By Rachael Price

Business

Rhode Island Sportsbooks Reloaded by IGT and WH

April 21, 2020

William Hill and IGT have introduced an update to their Rhode Island sportsbook as part of an ongoing partnership between the companies. The industry leaders will help RI streamline the sports betting experience and offer customers a better, streamlined mobile betting experience. Enrico Drago of IGT on the Elevated Player Experience Enrico Drago, Senior VP […]