Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Introduction to Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Rhode Island slot machine casino gambling consists of two casinos having video lottery terminal (VLT) style slot machines.

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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Rhode Island

The minimum legal gambling age in Rhode Island does not depend upon the gambling activity:

• Land-Based Casinos: 18
• Poker Rooms: 18
• Bingo: 18
• Lottery: 18
• Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

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In November 1973, a constitutional amendment approved by voters allowed the state to begin regulating lotteries in Rhode Island. Under this gaming regulation, the first drawing was in May 1974.

In 1992, video lottery terminals became available at the state’s two pari-mutuel facilities. Table games became available at first one facility in 2013 and the other in late 2018.

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Slot Machine Private Ownership in Rhode Island

It is legal to own a slot machine privately in the state of Rhode Island.

Gaming Control Board in Rhode Island

A 1973 constitutional amendment created the Rhode Island Lottery Commission to regulate the lottery but disbanded in 2005. By mid-2006, the gaming commission became the State Lottery a division of the State of Rhode Island Department of Revenue.

This made the Rhode Island Lottery (The LOT) a state agency responsible for gaming history, regulations, statistics, and gaming income tax collection. Further, it’s Central Site hosts the central server systems which remotely connect to VLT machines at Rhode Island casinos.

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All casino VLTs offer six or more games including slots, blackjack, keno, and three versions of poker.

Casinos in Rhode Island

There are two commercial casinos in Rhode Island.

The largest casino in Rhode Island is Bally’s Twin River Lincoln.

The second-largest casino, and only other casino in Rhode Island, is Bally’s Tiverton.

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Commercial Casinos in Rhode Island

The two pari-mutuel wagering facilities in Rhode Island with video lottery terminal (VLT) slot machines are:

1. Bally’s Tiverton, 22 miles southeast of Providence about 500 feet from the Massachusetts border.
2. Bally’s Twin River Lincoln, 7 miles north-northwest of Providence.

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Tribal Casinos in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a single federally-recognized American Indian tribe, the Narragansett Indian Tribe. However, they have no gaming compact with the state and, therefore, Rhode Island does not have tribal casinos.

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Rhode Island slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Rhode Island is:

• North and East: Massachusetts Slots
• South: The Atlantic Ocean
• West: Connecticut Slots

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Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Rhode Island.

Our Rhode Island Slots Facebook Group

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Rhode Island? If so, join our Rhode Island slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this Facebook Group community.

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There, you can meet online and privately share your slots experiences as well as chat with local slots enthusiasts about playing slot machines in Rhode Island. Join us!

Theoretical Payouts and Return Statistics in Rhode Island

No minimum or maximum theoretical payout limits are in place for VLT gaming machines in the Ocean State of Rhode Island.

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However, Rhode Island’s VLT return statistics are available by month and casino. For April 2022, player win percentages were:

• Twin River: 92.34%
• Tiverton: 92.06%

Summary of Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Rhode Island slot machine casino gambling consists of two casinos having video lottery terminal (VLT) style gaming machines regulated by the state lottery.

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