Rhode Island’s two commercial casinos generated $55 million in April, up 5.5% year on year, according to figures published by the Rhode Island Lottery. Slots contributed $44.6 million and table games $10.4 million; both Bally’s properties recorded higher revenue than a year earlier.
The figures show April revenue growth at both Bally’s casinos and across slots and table games in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island's two casinos, Bally's Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton, together generated $51.6m in June gaming revenue, a 0.3% year-on-year decline. Slots produced $42m, up 0.4%, while table games brought in $9.6m, down 2.9%, according to Rhode Island Lottery figures. Bally's Lincoln recorded the higher revenue of the two venues.
The Rhode Island Lottery recorded a 6% year-on-year rise in sales in June, reaching $25.4 million, according to a report.
Rhode Island Lottery sales fell 7% year on year in April to $24.7m, reportedly. Lower instant game sales drove the decline, according to the report.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed suit against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging their event contracts amount to illegal sports betting. The companies’ legal dispute followed Kalshi’s federal lawsuit against Rhode Island officials over anticipated enforcement; the state seeks to stop the platforms offering sports-related contracts.
Rhode Island senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke and Stefano Famiglietti introduced Senate Bill 3118 to expand online and retail sports betting in the state. The proposal would allow four to six operators and reduce the state’s revenue share from 51% to 12% after FY25 benchmarks are met; a Senate committee hearing is scheduled for 20 May.