Is sports betting legal in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island operates a FanDuel-exclusive mobile market under a state lottery contract. Minimum age is 18.
Mobile
Live
Retail
Live
Min age
18+
Launched
2019
Rhode Island launched retail sports betting in November 2018 and mobile in September 2019. The mobile market is exclusively operated by FanDuel under a state lottery contract since 2024 (previously William Hill / Caesars).
Retail sportsbooks operate at Bally's Twin River and Bally's Tiverton. Minimum age is 18 for mobile and retail wagering.
Tax rate is 51%, matching New Hampshire as one of the highest revenue-share models in the US.
Legal sportsbooks in Rhode Island
- FanDuel
Tax rate
Rhode Island taxes licensed operators at 51%.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Rhode Island?
Yes — sports betting is fully legal in Rhode Island. Mobile wagering is live and retail sportsbooks operate at licensed casinos.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Rhode Island?
The minimum betting age in Rhode Island is 18.
Which sportsbooks are legal in Rhode Island?
FanDuel.
When did sports betting launch in Rhode Island?
Sports betting launched in Rhode Island in 2019.
What is the sports betting tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island taxes licensed operators at 51%.