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R.I.’s sportsbook market may open up to competition next year. Here’s...

Economic Activity 10/08/2025

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...

R.I. Housing Department appoints Booker as executive director of homelessness, community...

Government 03/14/2024

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Housing has appointed Tara Booker as the executive director of homelessness and community supports. Booker will earn a salary of...

‘Soft launch’ expected for iGaming in March

Economy 02/16/2024

PROVIDENCE – Online casino gaming will go live in Rhode Island next month. Speaking Thursday during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Luncheon...

Providence City Council can intervene in Chace real estate suit, judge...

Government 11/27/2023

PROVIDENCE – A judge on Monday ruled the Providence City Council can intervene in the lawsuit filed against the city regarding a controversial tax...

Bally’s Corp. lobbying General Assembly for online gaming approval

Economy 02/16/2023

PROVIDENCE – The state’s exclusive casino operator is seeking to expand its offerings to include online gaming. Bally’s Corp., which operates Rhode Island’s two casinos...

Poker returning to Twin River Casino on Feb. 23

Hospitality & Tourism 02/10/2023

LINCOLN – After a three-year hiatus, poker is returning to Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort on Feb. 23. The news was announced on Bally’s...

State must OK Bally’s sale of casino properties

Economic Activity 06/30/2022

PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. must get the state’s approval of its planned sale of the property and buildings of Twin River Casino in Lincoln...

R.I. casino workers urge lawmakers to ban smoking

Hospitality & Tourism 06/08/2022

Smoking was prohibited inside Rhode Island's two casinos for most of the pandemic, and now casino workers want state lawmakers to make the ban...

A NEW REPORT commissioned by the R.I. Department of Revenue says the state could gain $18.5 million per year in general revenue from iGaming. This image shows a free money mobile slot game offered through Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino. / COURTESY BALLY'S CORP.

Does the owner of Rhode Island’s two casinos deserve to have...

Coronavirus 05/27/2022

Bally’s Corp., owner of Rhode Island's two casinos, is suing Lincoln and Tiverton to get their property taxes reduced due to COVID-19-related revenue losses. The...