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Rhode Island Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 11-19-1 et seq.; 41-3-1 et seq. |
| Gambling | Directly or indirectly setting up, publicly or privately, any chance, game or device for the purpose of disposing of money, or assisting others in such actions. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed horse racing, on-track pari-mutuel wagering legal. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed dog racing, on-track pari-mutuel wagering legal in cities of Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Operation of gambling places prohibited. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Bingo and raffles in senior citizen housing; bingo sponsored by charitable organizations; licensed jai alai within frontons in city of Newport are legal. Bookmaking, unlicensed horse races are illegal. Governmental lotteries allowed. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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