Rhode Island

News & Analysis

Biden Administration Opposes Wire Act Change To Expand Online Gaming Protection

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal court in Rhode Island to dismiss a lawsuit by International Game Technology seeking to expand protection of the online gaming and lottery industry from prosecution under the U.S. Wire Act of 1961.

IGT Lawsuit Adds New Chapter To Eternal Wire Act Saga

It has been 60 years since President Kennedy signed it into law, but instead of fading into irrelevance the Wire Act remains significant as the U.S. gaming industry transitions into a digital era.

News In Brief: July 26-July 30, 2021

The UK government has called for evidence as part of its inquiry into the ongoing contest to award the fourth National Lottery licence.

News In Brief: June 14-June 18, 2021

Ukraine reveals plan to score operators on risk, Citizens Advice is helping combat UK gambling harm and Pennsylvania market passes monthly revenue milestone.

News In Brief: January 25-January 29, 2021

The Cypriot gambling regulator has made clear its intention to turn the island into a new gambling hub, as it sets out its plans through to 2023.

Research & Reports

U.S. Internet Gambling Overview

This report outlines the current legal and regulatory framework for different forms of internet gambling at the federal and state level, provides analysis of recent legislative actions and identifies key bills and regulatory trends to watch in the coming months.

Special Report: U.S. Sports Betting – What To Watch For In the New, Post-PASPA World

This special report outlines which states are expected to be first-to-market with sports wagering, projects how large this "visible" post-PASPA market is in revenue terms, and identifies the key factors that will determine the full scope of the U.S. sports-betting opportunity.

U.S. Regulatory Roundup: June 2020

This roundup of key legislative and regulatory developments from June 2020 includes tribal gaming in Kansas and Oklahoma; gaming regulations in Nevada; and gaming legislation in Louisiana and Michigan.

U.S. Regulatory Roundup: May 2019

This roundup of key legislative and regulatory developments from May 2019 includes information on fantasy sports in Alabama, lottery legislation in Illinois, charitable gaming in North Carolina, sports-betting litigation in Rhode Island, and federal gaming legislation.

U.S. Regulatory Roundup: March 2019

This roundup of key legislative and regulatory developments from March 2019 includes information on online gaming legislation in West Virginia, sports-betting legislation in Rhode Island, expanded gaming legislation and sweepstakes legislation in Virginia, tribal gaming in Connecticut and Texas, online gaming litigation and expanded gaming legislation in New Hampshire, expanded gaming legislation in Alaska and Maine, fantasy sports regulations in Ohio, and e-sports legislation in Maryland.

Data & Forecasts

Market Monitor: U.S. Sports Betting

This monthly report benchmarks key data from the emerging, highly-prized U.S. sports betting sector, projected to be worth $14bn-20bn in annual GGR by 2026. State-specific handle, gross revenue and gross margin figures are accompanied by online market shares by license holder and associated brand(s).

Market Monitor: U.S. Commercial Gaming

This monthly report spans more than 100,000 data points, detailing trends in U.S. land-based commercial gaming since the start of 2007. Key headline casino metrics, split by state, region and market, sit alongside data from other emerging segments such as VGTs and instant racing.

Rhode Island - Gaming Report - Jan, 2001 to Apr, 2022

Latest monthly Gaming Report data from the Rhode Island Lottery. The data released for each racino contains the following information: Cash played, cash won, win amount, win percent, cash in, cash out, net terminal income (NTI), cash in/cash out ratio, average machines, NTI per VLT per day and table revenues. There are approximately 7,200 data points in this document.

Rhode Island - Monthly Sports Betting Report - Nov, 2018 to Apr, 2022

Latest monthly Sports Betting Report data from the Rhode Island Lottery. The data released for the state contains the following information by property: Sportsbook handle, payout, revenue and win percentage. There are approximately 630 data points in this document.

Bally's Corporation Report - 2001Q1 to 2022Q1

Latest quarterly data from US-listed Bally's Corporation (formerly Twin River Worldwide Holdings). The data released for the operator contains the following information: Pro forma revenue & operating expenses by business segment & region and income from operations by region. There are approximately 915 data points in this document.