Legalized sports betting has exploded onto the scene in the United States following the reversal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) in 2018. Since then, 33 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some capacity, and this number is sure to increase in the coming years.
Want to know if you’re able to bet in the Ocean State? Check out our Rhode Island guide to sports betting:
Is sports betting legal in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island legalized sports betting in June 2018 after the PAPSA was reversed by the United Supreme Court. Initially, the Ocean State only offered retail sports betting but eventually moved into online sports betting on March 12, 2019. Rhode Island has one sportsbook (Caesars) available to its residents.
How do I bet on sports in Rhode Island?
Rhode Islanders over the age of 18 can make mobile and retail wagers, but all legal sports bets have to be made within state lines.
Mobile sportsbooks utilize geolocation to track your phone’s internal GPS chip. When betting online, users are prompted to download a plugin to make legalized bets. If making retail wagers, head to a Rhode Island casino to make your bets in person.
Can I bet on college sports in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island residents cannot bet on the four Division 1 programs in the state or individual player props on players from those four schools. However, residents can place individual game bets on college sports that involve other teams across the country.
Where can I bet on sports in Rhode Island?
As of right now, only one sportsbook operates in the state of Rhode Island, which can be accessed via mobile or at two retail locations (Bally's Tiverton and Bally's Twin River Lincoln).
