A lawsuit was filed in response to Rhode Island legalizing mobile betting. The suit says that sports betting needs to go to a referendum to be legalized. All of sports betting in Rhode Island could be taken down because of this. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, and it could potentially completely … Read more
The state accounted for $24 million in their yearly budget from sports betting revenue. After three full months, state revenue stands just above $150,000. Mobile betting is expected to launch in the upcoming weeks. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Though the state of Rhode Island has been falling well short of sports betting revenue projections, there may … Read more
Sports betting revenue is falling short in multiple states. Gambling on sports is popular with high numbers of money wagered. Only New Jersey has met its projections for sports betting. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Many states that have legalized and regulated sports betting are not meeting their revenue predictions. Super Bowl Takes Down Rhode Island Revenue … Read more
Rhode Island Legislature passes online gambling bill but must be signed by the governor. Legislators believe mobile gambling will add $3 million to state revenue. Rhode Island Constitution insists on voter approval for any betting expansion. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island is one of the few states that allows sports betting within state borders. The … Read more
RI SB 37 will legalize mobile betting for Rhode Island The state’s GOP plans to sue over this bill They claim that expanding to mobile betting should go through a voter referendum PROVIDENCE, R.I. – This week, the Rhode Island Republican Party said that they are considering suing over mobile sports betting proposal. Lawmakers are … Read more
The number of states appealing for legal sports betting within their borders has been growing since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May, and Rhode Island is one of them. The Ocean State is quickly making progress to have sports betting within the next year. In January of … Read more