Raimondo Signs Bill Allowing Mobile Sports Betting
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed legislation to allow mobile sports betting through the Twin River casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton.
The legislation was initially introduced by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.
“Expanding to mobile gaming would provide a convenient option for those wishing to enjoy this form of entertainment, and open up the economic benefits beyond the walls of Twin River. I can envision a group of friends from out-of-state spending an evening out in a local establishment where they can both watch the game and place a wager,” said Ruggerio.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe news comes just a couple of weeks after the General Assembly voted to allow mobile sports betting.
Mobile Sports Wagering
The legislation enables the creation of an app consumers could use to access the sports gaming offerings at Twin River from anyplace within the parameters of the state of Rhode Island.
Consumers must initially set up their accounts in person at Twin River, and thereafter could place a wager from anywhere in the state.
They must be physically in the state of Rhode Island in order to wager.
The system would utilize technology to determine the location of any person placing a wager, and would not accept wagers from outside of the state’s boundaries.
Sports Betting in RI
Vendors IGT and Twin River were months late in starting Rhode Island's sports betting program and the budgeted revenue of $23.5 million has been downgraded already once to just $11.5 million and the numbers look like they will continue to fall.
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