State gambling regulators are laying the groundwork to possibly expand online sports betting options beyond the single app run by Rhode Island’s exclusive lottery equipment and technology provider.
Eight firms responded to a preliminary call for interest issued over the summer by the Rhode Island Lottery soliciting feedback from sports wagering service providers who might want a slice of the state’s small sportsbook market.
Among those responding to the request for information was International Game Technology (IGT), which has the state’s exclusive contract to run Rhode Island’s digital sportsbook through November 2026.
Rhode Island is one of four states — including New Hampshire, Delaware, and Montana — with only one betting app.
