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Rhode Island Gambling and Lotteries Laws
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Gambling and the chance to strike it rich are mainstays of U.S. culture, although these types of activities always have faced controversy and opposition. Most states allow some combination of gambling and state-run lotteries, including Rhode Island. FindLaw’s section on Rhode Island’s gambling and lotteries laws covers these regulations in a legalese-free format. In this section, you’ll learn about which games are allowed in the state — with respect to gambling — and which are prohibited, including information about casinos operated on Native American land. In addition, you’ll learn about Rhode Island’s official state lottery. Click on a link below to learn more about Rhode Island gaming laws.
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Rhode Island Gambling Laws
Overview of Rhode Island’s laws and regulations on gambling, which allow gambling on horse racing and dog racing but limit casinos to Indian reservations.
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Rhode Island State Lottery Laws
Basics of Rhode Island’s state law establishing a state-run lottery for the benefit of the general fund, including age restrictions and wage garnishment rules.
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