Vector Solutions acquired ArdentSky in April, expanding its gaming compliance technology business. A Vector spokesperson said operators face more complex licensing as they enter new markets, alongside greater regulatory scrutiny and vendor oversight.
The acquisition adds compliance technology relevant to operators managing licensing and third-party oversight.
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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.
The Rhode Island Lottery received eight responses to an RFI seeking feedback from sports wagering providers on a possible market expansion. The Lottery has not made the submissions public; its current sports betting contract with IGT expires on 25 November 2026, and Spectrum Gaming recommended legislative changes if the state pursues expansion.
Rhode Island officials are considering whether to expand sports betting beyond the existing IGT and Bally’s arrangement when its contract ends in November 2026. The Lottery received responses to a request for information from eight companies and will use them to inform a possible request for proposals, a Lottery spokesperson said.
The Rhode Island Lottery is assessing whether to admit more sports betting apps from 2026 after receiving eight responses to a request for information. Spokesperson Paul Grimaldi said the agency could issue a request for proposals later in October; IGT’s exclusive contract for the state’s current digital sportsbook runs through November 2026.
Rhode Island’s Senate approved a bill 30-2 on 4 June to allow competitive bidding for three to five online sports betting permits after IGT’s exclusive contract ends in late 2026. IGT and Rhode Island Lottery officials raised concerns about state revenue, operational capacity and existing contracts; the House still needs to act on its version.