Who owns Sportsbook Rhode Island?
As of : Sportsbook Rhode Island is owned by Rhode Island Lottery (State of Rhode Island), state-owned (State of Rhode Island). It holds a licence from state law (Lottery is the statutory operator, USA Rhode Island). Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
| Ultimate owner | Rhode Island Lottery (State of Rhode Island) (state-owned (State of Rhode Island)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Rhode Island Lottery (Division of Lotteries, RI Department of Revenue), US-RI |
| Licences | USA Rhode Island — state law (Lottery is the statutory operator) Sole statutory sports wagering operator; platform run by IGT/Brightstar under contract to Nov 2028 |
| Products | Sports betting |
| Sportsbook | IGT PlaySports reported |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | reported |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Rhode Island — state law (Lottery is the statutory operator) Sole statutory sports wagering operator; platform run by IGT/Brightstar under contract to Nov 2028 | — | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
- USA Rhode Island — state law (Lottery is the statutory operator): A US state licence covers players inside that state only. What a casino licence means
About Rhode Island Lottery (State of Rhode Island)
State lottery of Rhode Island and the only licensed sports betting operator in the state. Its Sportsbook Rhode Island app has been run for it by IGT (now Brightstar Lottery) since 2019; Bally's was picked in May 2026 as a second mobile operator from late 2026.
Headquarters: US · Ownership: state-owned (State of Rhode Island)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: The state lottery's own sportsbook app and retail books at the two Bally's casinos; IGT (now Brightstar Lottery) has run the platform since 2019. Only online sportsbook in Rhode Island until Bally Bet's planned launch after 26 Nov 2026.
- The owner link comes from press reports; we have not confirmed it in a register or in the brand’s own terms.
- We have no company registration number for Rhode Island Lottery (Division of Lotteries, RI Department of Revenue).
Rhode Island Lottery (State of Rhode Island) sister sites, fines and sources →
Questions and answers
Who owns Sportsbook Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Lottery (State of Rhode Island). Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
Is Sportsbook Rhode Island licensed?
Yes. Its operator Rhode Island Lottery (Division of Lotteries, RI Department of Revenue) holds a licence from state law (Lottery is the statutory operator, USA Rhode Island).
Has the owner of Sportsbook Rhode Island been fined?
We have no fines and regulator actions on record.
Is Sportsbook Rhode Island legit?
Sportsbook Rhode Island is run by Rhode Island Lottery (Division of Lotteries, RI Department of Revenue), which holds a licence from state law (Lottery is the statutory operator, USA Rhode Island). Its owner is Rhode Island Lottery (State of Rhode Island), a state-owned company. Fines and regulator actions against Sportsbook Rhode Island’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
- https://igamingbusiness.com/sports-betting/product-technology-sports-betting/igt-extends-betting-partnership-with-rhode-island-lottery%EF%BF%BC
- https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ballys-picked-launch-rhode-islands-second-online-sportsbook
- https://www.covers.com/industry/ballys-rhode-island-second-approved-sports-betting-operator-may-15-2026
Last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
