Sports betting in Rhode Island: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
None of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks operates in Rhode Island. 4 of the 4 exchanges list sports contracts there (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig and ProphetX), and 2 of them are contested. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 0 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- Kalshi and Polymarket US
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Rhode Island Lottery
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Rhode Island law say about sports betting?
Legal statewide as a state-run sportsbook. Online and mobile wagering began 2019-09-04 for people inside Rhode Island, and from 2020-07-28 players can register online instead of at a casino. Source: Rhode Island Office of the Auditor General - Rhode Island Lottery FY2020 audit report, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. Rhode Island's sports wagering is controlled by the state lottery. R.I. Gen. Laws section 42-61.2-3.3 has the Division of State Lottery's director set the rules and policy for sports wagering, including online sports wagering terms and age standards. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws section 42-61.2-3.3 (Sports wagering regulation), checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. Rhode Island's minimum age for sports wagering is 18. R.I. Gen. Laws section 42-61.2-3.3 requires standards prohibiting persons under 18 from sports wagering; the Lottery says only iGaming needs players to be 21 or older. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws section 42-61.2-3.3 (Sports wagering regulation), checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. Rhode Island is lottery-run: chapter 42-61.2 authorizes the state, through the Lottery, to operate sports wagering at the two licensed facilities (Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton). The retail sportsbook launched 2018-11-26. Source: Rhode Island Office of the Auditor General - Rhode Island Lottery FY2022 audit report, checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Rhode Island?
None of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operates in Rhode Island (checked October 5, 2026).
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| FanDuel | Not available | n/a | Not in Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Delaware or Rhode Island. |
| BetMGM | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Fanatics | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Rhode Island?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Rhode Island, and 2 are contested: a ruling, cease-and-desist or lawsuit is pending. That is not a verdict that they are legal or illegal here.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
Status is from our availability data; the dated actions below can be newer.
What courts and officials have done about exchanges in Rhode Island
- On May 21, 2026, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha sued Kalshi and Polymarket in Providence County Superior Court, seeking a declaration that their sports event contracts are sports betting under state law and a permanent injunction against offering them in Rhode Island. Source: WPRI 12 (Providence), via Yahoo News, checked October 6, 2026.
- On May 28, 2026, the federal CFTC moved to intervene in a Rhode Island federal lawsuit brought by a CFTC-registered exchange, seeking to stop the state from applying its gambling laws to such markets. The attorney general had filed a parallel state-court complaint days earlier. Source: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission press release 9238-26, checked October 6, 2026.
Contested states are due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Rhode Island?
No tracked sportsbook operates in Rhode Island, so only exchange credits apply.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Rhode Island?
With no tracked sportsbook in Rhode Island, the lane that applies is exchanges-only arbitrage: every leg at a US exchange, 6 pairs of the 4 exchanges to scan.
- Sportsbook offers do not apply here; exchange legs need resting depth and carry their own fees.
- Kalshi and Polymarket US are contested here: confirm in the app that you can open and fund an account first.
Choose Rhode Island in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in Rhode Island?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- The Rhode Island Lottery lists a 24/7 confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-9GAMBLE (1-877-942-6253) on its FAQ page. Source: Rhode Island Lottery - Player Zone FAQs, checked October 6, 2026.
See also the responsible gambling page.