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Rhode Island Lottery Division seeks views on opening sports betting market

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Rhode Island's Lottery Division is examining whether to add online sportsbook apps and received responses from eight operators by its 22 August deadline. The division issued a Request for Information earlier this year; IGT's exclusive operating contract runs through November 2026, and the lottery said it is assessing whether additional apps are feasible.

A potential end to IGT's exclusivity could create market-entry opportunities for sportsbook operators.

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Story date29 August 202526 November 2025

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Rhode Island considers ending online sports betting monopoly

Rhode Island’s Department of Revenue Lottery Division said eight operators had expressed interest in joining the state’s online sports betting market after it sought information on opening the market. IGT’s exclusive contract was due to expire in November 2026, while legislation to end its monopoly did not advance before the legislative session ended.

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