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Rhode Island Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors

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 […]
Rhode Island Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors
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RI: Legislature Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors

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 […]
RI: Legislature Removed In-Person Registration for Bettors
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Rhode Island Sportsbooks Reloaded by IGT and WH

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 […]
Rhode Island Sportsbooks Reloaded by IGT and WH
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Rhode Island Prepares to Roll-Out Mobile Betting as Revenue Slumps in July

The regulated sports betting market in Rhode Island reports a 61.5% month-on-month nosedive for the month of July Hopes are the market will be boosted from the launch of mobile betting apps, said to be in testing phase While no dates have been set, it is expected that mobile betting will be fully operational by […]
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Deal between Rhode Island Governor and IGT Raises Questions

Gina Raimondo extends deal between IGT and the state of Rhode Island until 2043 State legislators submit ethics complaint against the decision Arguments for the deal can’t stand up to par Raimondo and IGT Sign New Contract amid Criticism from Observers Gina Raimondo, governor of Rhode Island, has reportedly concluded a new deal with International […]
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RI Sports Betting Goes Up, Colorado Signs Bill, Illinois Plans Fail

Rhode Island’s sports betting handle goes up Colorado passes a sports betting bill Illinois’ sports betting plans dashed for the moment The sports betting climate in the United States continues to change rapidly, with results going up and down and individual states fighting for a chance to break ahead by legalizing their industries. Rhode Island’s […]
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Rhode Island Mobile Sports Betting Now Up for Voting

Rhode Island sports aficionados claimed a big pile of cash, as the state’s William Hill-powered casino reported payouts to the tune of $2.35 million for the Super Bowl. Things are only about to get better with a new bill up for vote on the Senate floor that would legalize mobile sports betting. Mobile Sports Betting […]
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RI Sees Results from Sports Betting, Mobile a Possibility

Rhode Island continues to generate good overall turnover through sports betting. One of the smallest jurisdictions accepting sports wagers, Rhode Island has concluded a successful first month of sports betting. Rhode Island’s December Sports Betting Results Rhode Island posted solid results for December, with the state amassing $13 million in the first full month since […]
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Rhode Island Could See Mobile Sport Betting Open Soon

RI Senate President Dominick Ruggerio introduces mobile sports betting bill 97% of sports betting in Rhode Island is illegal Mobile betting to be levied with 51% tax Amid the flurry of bills overload in the first two weeks of 2019, Rhode Island’s Senate President, Dominick Ruggerio, has decided to do his part and hit the […]