Rhode Island investigates offshore sportsbooks as it reviews market competition

Rhode Island's attorney general ordered an investigation into unlicensed online gambling platforms after a request from the Department of Revenue, while the state lottery sent six cease-and-desist notices to offshore operators. The lottery's request for information on possible sports betting market changes drew responses from eight companies before the 22 August deadline; a Senate-approved bill to end IGT's exclusive position stalled in the House.