Rhode Island

News & Analysis

IGT Wins Wire Act Case Against Justice Department In Rhode Island

The U.S. Wire Act of 1961 does not prevent International Game Technology (IGT) from continuing online gambling and lottery operations in Rhode Island and other states, a federal judge ruled last week.

Sports Betting In Massachusetts, iGaming In Connecticut Targets Rhode Island

Bally’s Corporation may have beat quarterly earnings estimates on Thursday, but the Rhode Island-based company could face a serious blow to its bottom line in its home state from new forms of gaming in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Potentially Disastrous Casino Strikes Averted On Holiday Weekend

Faced with costly strikes at the peak of the tourist season, brick-and-mortar casinos in New Jersey and Rhode Island reached tentative agreements with labor unions to prevent a walkout of workers during the Independence Day weekend.

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.

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 $16bn-22bn 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).

Bally's Corporation Report - 2001Q1 to 2022Q3

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 960 data points in this document.

Rhode Island - Gaming Report - Jan, 2001 to Sep, 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 7,310 data points in this document.

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 - Monthly Sports Betting Report - Nov, 2018 to Sep, 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 710 data points in this document.