§ 42-61.2-2. Division of state lottery authorized to operate video lotteries.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the division of state lottery is authorized to conduct and control video lottery games under its authority.
(b) Video lottery terminals may only be installed and operated at the facilities of pari-mutuel licensees, as defined in § 42-61.2-1, which are specifically approved by the state lottery director to be licensed video lottery retailers according to rules and regulations set forth by the director. At any one time, there shall be no more than two (2) pari-mutuel licensee facilities in which video lottery games are conducted, one located in the town of Lincoln, and one located either in the city of Newport or in the town of Tiverton.
(c) Commencing July 1, 2005, the number of video lottery terminals to be installed at pari-mutuel license facilities shall be established by the general assembly.
(d) Pursuant to R.I. Const., Art. VI, Sec. XV, the general assembly shall determine the type of lotteries conducted.
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 39, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 5, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 6, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-61.2 - Video Lottery Games, Table Games and Sports Wagering
Section 42-61.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 42-61.2-2. - Division of state lottery authorized to operate video lotteries.
Section 42-61.2-2.1. - State authorized to operate casino gaming.
Section 42-61.2-2.3. - State authorized to operate casino gaming in Tiverton.
Section 42-61.2-3. - Additional powers and duties of the director.
Section 42-61.2-3.1. - Table-game regulation.
Section 42-61.2-3.2. - Gaming credit authorized.
Section 42-61.2-3.3. - Sports wagering regulation.
Section 42-61.2-4. - Additional powers and duties of director and lottery division.
Section 42-61.2-5. - Allocation of sports-wagering and online sports-wagering revenue.
Section 42-61.2-6. - When games may be played.
Section 42-61.2-7. - Division of revenue.
Section 42-61.2-8. - Repealed.
Section 42-61.2-9. - Unclaimed prize money, including unclaimed sports-wagering payoffs.
Section 42-61.2-10. - Prizes exempt from taxation.
Section 42-61.2-11. - Effect of other laws and local ordinances.
Section 42-61.2-12. - Prize — Set-off for child support debts.
Section 42-61.2-13. - Enforcement.
Section 42-61.2-14. - Compulsive and problem gambling programs.
Section 42-61.2-15. - Table game and sports-wagering hours of operation.
Section 42-61.2-16. - General requirements for online sports wagering.