Introduction to Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2019
Rhode Island slot machine casino gambling consists of two casinos having video lottery terminal (VLT) style slot machines regulated by the state lottery. All VLTs offer six or more games including slots, blackjack, keno, and three versions of poker
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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
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.
*The purpose of this section is to inform the public of state gambling laws and how the laws apply to various forms of gambling. This information is not intended to provide legal advice.
Slot Machine Private Ownership in Rhode Island
It is legal to privately own a slot machine in the state of Rhode Island.
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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 Division of the State of Rhode Island Department of Revenue.
Rather than this state government website, Rhode Island gaming history, regulations, and financial statistics are at the Rhode Island Lottery website.
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Casinos in Rhode Island
There are two non-tribal casinos in Rhode Island. These casinos offer video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming machines, table games, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering despite not having racetracks. All VLTs offer six or more games, including slots, blackjack, keno, and three versions of poker
The largest casino in Rhode Island is Twin River Casino Hotel having 4,200 gaming machines and over 100 table games.
The second largest and only other casino in Rhode Island is Tiverton Casino Hotel having over 1,000 gaming machines and over 30 table games.
List of Casinos in Rhode Island
The two pari-mutuel wagering facilities in Rhode Island with VLT slot machines are:
- Tiverton Casino Hotel in Tiverton located 22 miles southeast of Providence about 500 feet from the Massachusetts border.
- Twin River Casino Hotel in Lincoln located 7 miles north-northwest of Providence.
List of Tribal Casinos in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a single federally-recognized American Indian tribe, the Narragansett Indian Tribe. However, there are no tribal casinos in Rhode Island.
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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: Atlantic Ocean
- West: Connecticut Slots
Each of the links above will take you to my state-specific blog for that neighboring state to Rhode Island.
Payout Returns in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has not established minimum or maximum theoretical payout return limits on its video lottery terminals.
Rhode Island’s actual payout return statistics by month and casino for video lottery terminals shows both casino hold percentage and player win percentage. For March 2019, player win% for Rhode Island’s casinos were:
- Twin River: 92.20%
- Tiverton: 92.19%
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Our Rhode Islands Slots Facebook Group
Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Rhode Island? If so, join our new Rhode Island slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this closed Facebook Group.
There, you’ll be able to privately share your slots experiences as well as chat with players about slots gambling in or near Rhode Island. Come join us!
Summary of Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2019
Rhode Island slot machine casino gambling consists of two casinos having video lottery terminal (VLT) style slot machines regulated by the state lottery. All VLTs offer six or more games including slots, blackjack, keno, and three versions of poker
Annual Progress in Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling
On October 28, 2018, the Newport Grand Casino closed. Using the same gambling license, and with the same number of gaming machines, the newly constructed Tiverton Casino Hotel opened the following day.
Archive: Rhode Island Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2018
