Rhode Island Lottery sales reached $26.0m in November, a 5% year-on-year rise, reportedly. The report attributed the increase partly to Powerball sales.
The sales figure reports the lottery’s November performance and the contribution attributed to Powerball.
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Rhode Island Lottery sales fell 2% in February to $21.8 million, reportedly. The decline came despite the launch of the Millionaire for Life game.
The Rhode Island Lottery recorded sales of $26.2 million in October, a 5% increase. The report attributed the growth to instant-win products.
IGT signed a two-year extension with the Rhode Island Lottery to continue powering retail and mobile sports betting in Rhode Island, the company said. Its PlaySports technology will support the state’s operations through at least November 2028. IGT also said it is investing in the Sportsbook Rhode Island app.
Rhode Island’s sports and iGaming wagering totalled $182.3 million in November, up 40% year on year, according to the report. The item also described iGaming wagering as a record, but provided no further figures.
The Rhode Island Lottery is seeking bids for a second online sportsbook permit in Rhode Island, with applications due by noon on 19 February. The selected platform is expected to begin operating on 1 November 2026, while the lottery’s existing platform, managed by IGT, is to continue.