List of RI Online Gambling Sites: Complete Guide

Writer: Patrik Lidin Principal Writer and Editor / Head of Content

Experience: Sports Trader, Market Maker, Product Owner Sportsbook, Professional Gambler, Poker Player

Published: November 5, 2025, 11:26 AM Updated: 3 days ago

Reviewed by:   Expert review board

List of All RI Online Gambling Sites

Rhode Island hosts one licensed online casino and one online sportsbook, tied to Bally’s Corporation at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort and Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel. Bally’s holds a monopoly on legal online gambling in RI, regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery as part of the Department of Revenue(3). Online poker is legal, but not offered. Social casinos provide play-for-fun options.

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How to Sign Up for a RI Online Gambling Account

Signing up for Rhode Island’s online gambling sites follows the Rhode Island Lottery Division regulations. New customers must provide(4):

• Full Name.
• Address.
• Email Address.
• Secure Password.
• Cellular Phone Number.
• Date of Birth.
• Social Security Number (US residents) or government-issued ID (non-US residents).
• Self-verification of information accuracy.

The KYC process verifies identity, age, and location through automated checks or uploaded documents (e.g., driver’s license or passport). Players must be in Rhode Island to gamble for real money online.

Gambling Age Requirements in Rhode Island

The legal gambling age is 21 for online casinos and 18 for online sports betting, land-based casinos, online lottery, and DFS. The Rhode Island Lottery Division enforces strict age verification to mitigate underage gambling.

RI Player Eligibility and Specific Restrictions

Anyone 21+ physically located in Rhode Island can participate in online casinos, and 18+ for sports betting, lottery, and DFS, regardless of residency. US visitors with a valid ID are eligible to register and wager online. Restrictions include:

• Persons on the Rhode Island Lottery’s self-exclusion list are prohibited from participating in all licensed gambling activities.
• Gambling operator employees are generally barred from wagering; consult with your employer's HR for specific policies if you’re interested in participating in any form of gambling in the state of Rhode Island.
• No bets on in-state college teams or events(5).

RI Geolocation Requirements

Real-money online gambling requires players and devices to be within Rhode Island's state lines. The Rhode Island Lottery Division mandates geolocation technology (GPS, Wi-Fi, IP tracking) to verify locations on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, ensuring compliance on licensed platforms(6).

Different Forms of Legal Online Gambling Available in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s online gambling includes various real-money games of chance, including:

Online Casino Gambling

One online casino, launched March 5, 2024, with casino games such as online slots and live dealer table games (blackjack, roulette) via desktop and mobile apps, operated by Bally’s (Gamesys) with Stakelogic live dealer support from a 4,000 sq ft studio at Twin River Lincoln(7). Welcome bonuses include 100% cashback up to $100 (no wagering requirement).

Online Sports Betting

Legal since March 2019, with online sports gambling sites launched in September 2019. Only one sportsbook is available, Sportsbook RI. Covers NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college sports (excluding in-state teams), offering single-game bets, parlays, prop bets, live betting, teasers, and futures. Limited bonuses due to the monopoly, and an overall poor offering(8) compared to sports gambling sites like DraftKings, BetMGM, and FanDuel available in other states.

Daily Fantasy Sports

Legal for RI players 18+, daily fantasy sports operates in Rhode Island(9) through active platforms like PrizePicks, which offer real-money contests. PrizePicks allows users to pick 2–6 players, predict More or Less on stat projections across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, WNBA, esports like CS2 and League of Legends, soccer, and more, with lineups matched by type and experience level. Available on iOS/Android; payouts via bank transfer, PayPal, etc., are processed immediately after the game.

There are two payout paths for the DFS in Rhode Island:

• Win Your Group: Highest score earns the group payout (split if tied).
• Winning Lineup (Minimum Guarantee): Hit projections for Flex Play (miss up to 2) or Power Play (all correct), up to 2000x payout.

Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Horse betting is limited to simulcast wagering at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort and Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel, or online via licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) platforms like TwinSpires (Churchill Downs), TVG (FanDuel Racing), NYRABets (New York Racing Association), and 1/ST Bet (1/ST Racing). Bettors wager on out-of-state thoroughbred and greyhound races, with payouts determined by the pari-mutuel pool (total bets minus takeout). The Rhode Island Lottery Division oversees operations.

Prediction Markets

With the explosion of prediction market platforms, there are now additional ways to bet on sports beyond Sportsbook RI, and even make event predictions on politics and the economy. Several platforms operate under federal agreements and are open to users in Rhode Island.

Other Forms of Online Gambling in Rhode Island

• Online Poker: Legal since 2023, but not offered due to live dealer requirements and low margins.
• Lottery: RI iLottery, operational since 2020, offers instant wins and keno online for 18+ via RILot.com or the app.

Deposits and Withdrawals When Gambling Online in RI

Rhode Island’s licensed operators offer secure, Lottery-approved payment methods. Deposits are instant, while withdrawal processing times vary by method.

Rhode Island Responsible Gambling Resources & Support

The Rhode Island Lottery Division mandates operators to provide the following in support of and education about responsible gambling:

• Transparent terms and easy-to-understand promotions.
• Connected to RI self-exclusion program (1-year, 5-year, lifetime).
• Responsible gambling links and toll-free helplines on websites.
• Educational materials and problem gambling questionnaires, including self-assessment forms.

National and Local Responsible Gambling Resources

• Rhode Island Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-877-9GAMBLE (1-877-942-6253), www.problemgamblingservices.com (24/7)
• Problem Gambling Services of Rhode Island: (401) 499-2472 or (401) 383-0301
• Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling: (401) 354-2877, www.ricpg.com
• Gamblers Anonymous: (213) 386-8789, www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Gam-Anon: (781) 352-1671, www.gam-anon.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling: (800) 522-4700, www.ncpgambling.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

RI Self-Exclusion System From Online Gambling

The Rhode Island Self-Exclusion Program allows voluntary exclusion from online gambling, casino gaming, and sports betting at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort(10) and Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel(11).

You can self-exclude for:

• 1-year.
• 5-year.
• Lifetime period.

Applications are submitted in person at the casino Security department (Lincoln: 401-475-8220; Tiverton: 401-816-6000) with a valid photo ID. Enrolled individuals are barred from all licensed gambling activities, cannot collect winnings or accept complimentary services, and lose Rewards Club benefits, check cashing, credit, and promotions.

“Please note that any pending winnings you have at the time of self-exclusion are forfeited(12). Forfeited winnings, up to $150,000 per year, are transferred to the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling to use for research and prevention. In other words, you may want to complete any withdrawals ahead of self-exclusion. At the same time, leaving that window open puts you at risk. I would consult with local representatives of the self-exclusion program if I had a problem.”

Patrik Lidin, Online Gambling Expert

Removal requires management and Rhode Island Lottery approval after the 1- or 5-year period. On the other hand, lifetime exclusions are permanent (cannot be revoked).

Rhode Island Online Gambling Laws

Rhode Island’s gambling laws, per Senate Bill 948(13), authorize online casinos (slots and live dealer table games) and sports betting, both regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery Division. Unlicensed online gambling is illegal in Rhode Island.

Key Summary of Rhode Island Online Gambling Laws

• Bally’s Corporation holds a monopoly via a 20-year no-bid contract with IGT; no additional licensing fees.
• Taxes: 61% on online slots GGR, 15.5% on table games to the state, 51% on sports betting to the state.
• Operators must verify age (21+ for casinos, 18+ for sports), identity, and exclusion status, and geolocation must restrict play to Rhode Island.
• Advertising requires a helpline display; no appeal to minors.
• Complimentary alcohol and credit (up to $100,000) are permitted at casinos; they do not apply to gaming.
• Bally’s covers lottery revenue shortfalls (100% first $1M, 50% next $1M).
• Equipment and software undergo regular independent testing.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is required.

Rhode Island Online Gambling Legal Timeline

• 1934: Pari-mutuel betting on horses and greyhounds legalized(14).
• 1973: State lottery established(15).
• 1991: Off-track betting legalized.
• 1993: Video lottery terminals (VLTs) and keno were authorized(16).
• 2018: PASPA was overturned by the US Supreme Court(17), paving the way for state-level regulations of sports betting.
• 2019: Online sports betting legalized in March(18).
• 2019: Mobile sports gambling launched with the launch of Sportsbook RI in September.
• 2020: Remote registration enabled for sports betting; RI iLottery launches(19).
• 2023: SB 948 legalizes online casinos (June).
• 2024: Bally Casino RI launches (March 5) with around 170 slots and live dealer games(20).

Resources & Sources

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3. Department of Revenue Rhode Island, accessed on October 28, 2025, <https://dor.ri.gov/>
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6. FAQ Geolocation Rhode Island Lottery Website, accessed on October 29, 2025, <https://www.rilot.com/en-us/player-zone/faqs.html>
7. Stakelogic Live Launches in Rhode Island With Bally’s, accessed on October 30, 2025, <https://stakelogic.com/en/stakelogic-live-launches-in-rhode-island-with-ballys/>
8. r/RhodeIsland thread discussing the offering at Sportsbook RI, accessed on November 4, 2025, <https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1nnpp3t/anyone_else_get_pissed_that_rhode_island/>
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19. Rhode Island Lottery Fiscal Year 2021 Sales Review for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020, accessed on November 1, 2025, <https://www.rilegislature.gov/Special/rcc/REC%20Files/RI%20Lottery%20Presentation%20November%2020%20REC%20for%20October%2023,%202020.pdf>
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