Rhode Island
RI sports betting revenue reaches $12.0m in first half
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported sports betting revenue of $12.0m for the first half of the state’s 2020 financial year. Consumers wagered a total…
IGT set for Rhode Island joint venture with Twin River
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a new joint venture with Twin River Worldwide Holdings, with the aim of working together in Rhode Island to…
State of the Union: NFL, Penn National, RI, NH and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the first National Football League (NFL) player to be suspended for breaking sports…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue declines despite record handle
Rhode Island’s sports betting revenue for October declined slightly from a record September despite its highest-ever handle, as operators took in $2.5m from the vertical.…
Higher costs offset increased hospitality revenue for Twin Rivers in Q3
Twin Rivers’ revenue increased 17.0% to $129.3m for the third quarter of 2019, thanks to increases in hospitality revenue, but higher operating expenses led to…
Forex gains boost IGT Q3 profit as revenue dips
International Game Technology (IGT) has reported a marginal decline in revenue of $1.15bn (£895.7m/€1.04bn) for the third quarter of 2016, 0.3% below last year’s figure,…
State of the Union: Yahoo Sports, Andrew Yang, RI, NH, NV and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers Roar Digital’s partnership with Yahoo Sports, Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang’s contribution to…
RI sports betting revenue rockets in September
Rhode Island sports betting revenue almost tripled month-on-month to $2.5m in September, with an increase in retail betting accompanied by the first contribution from mobile. Total…
Twin River adds Scientific Games to RI Lottery consortium
Casino operator Twin River Worldwide Holdings has enlisted Scientific Games to support its bid to take over the Rhode Island lottery contract currently held by…
Rhode Island sports betting revenue recovers in August
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported a month-on-month increase in sports betting revenue in August after punters spent over $10m (£8.1m/€9.2m) on legal wagering during…
RI Governor Raimondo defends IGT lottery contract extension
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has defended her decision to extend the state lottery’s contract with International Game Technology (IGT) without a tender process, arguing that the…
Camelot teams up with Twin River for Rhode Island lottery bid
Twin River Management Group has partnered Camelot Lottery Solutions in a bid to wrestle the Rhode Island state lottery contract from International Game Technology (IGT).…
Rhode Island launches mobile sports betting
The Rhode Island Department of Revenue (DOR) has confirmed the long-awaited soft launch of mobile wagering in the state. The state has opted for a…
Rhode Island wagering revenue slumps in July
Rhode Island’s regulated sports betting market has reported a 61.5% month-on-month decline in revenue for July. However, mobile betting may soon launch in the state,…