Rhode Island’s sports betting could expand, though many barriers remain The Rhode Island Lottery maintains control over all forms of gambling in the state, including sports betting The Rhode Island Lottery fielded eight submissions for its Request for Information (RFI) solicitation for feedback from qualified sports wagering service providers that might be interested in investing in the state should the market expand. Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, RI. The Rhode Island Lottery recently fielded opinions from sports betting companies about the state’s sports gambling industry. (Image: Shutterstock) Rhode Islanders are currently limited to only one sports betting choice — Sportsbook Rhode Island. IGT, the Rhode Island Lottery’s partner that services its lottery games and video lottery terminals (VLTs) at the state’s two casinos, powers the online and in-person sportsbook. IGT’s operational contract for the lottery’s sports betting business expires Nov. 25, 2026. Earlier this year, the Lottery hired Spectrum Gaming to study how expanding the sports betting market might impact…Read MoreCategory: Sports Betting, Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, IGT, Kambi, Lottery, OpenBet, Rhode Island, Rhode Island Lottery, Spectrum, sports betting, sportsbook, Sportsbook Rhode IslandSource: Casino.org