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Sweepstakes casinos in Rhode Island

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reviewed June 11, 2026

AUTHORITY R.I. Gen. Laws §11-19-1

Full citation

R.I. Gen. Laws §11-19-1 (lotteries prohibited; felony).

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here.

Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption: No state prohibition
Gold Coin (GC) free play: Yes
Minimum age: 18+

What the law says

R.I. Gen. Laws §11-19-1 makes it a felony to 'directly or indirectly, set up, put forth, carry on, promote, or draw' any unauthorized 'lottery, chance, game, or device,' punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and a fine up to $2,000, with carve-outs for state-authorized gaming under Title 41 and Title 42 chapters 61/61.2 (state lottery and video lottery).

Operators and Rhode Island

66 operators we track accept Rhode Island players, per their own published terms (we link the terms we reviewed on each review page):

Rhode Island questions

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Rhode Island?

No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws §11-19-1 (lotteries prohibited; felony).

What is the dual-currency model?

Sweepstakes casinos run on two currencies: free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play with no prize redemption, and a Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. No state law currently prohibits sweepstakes casinos here.

Which operators accept Rhode Island players?

66 operators we track accept Rhode Island players, per their own published terms — we link the terms we reviewed on each review page. Trust Score leaderboard →

This page is research, not legal advice. Statuses are reviewed against primary sources and re-checked as legislation moves; if you spot a change we've missed, email noah.rafkin@bonusbandit.win. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space. Last verified June 11, 2026.