SB 3118 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING

This bill amends Rhode Island's state laws to redefine how sports wagering revenues are distributed between the state and hosting gaming facilities. It specifically adjusts the percentage of sports wagering revenue that facilities like Lincoln and Tiverton receive, while also updating definitions related to iGaming, video lottery terminals, and collegiate sports events. The legislation clarifies terminology for various gaming operations and establishes new definitions for online gaming platforms and vendors within the state's regulatory framework. These changes affect the state lottery division, licensed gaming operators, and the specific facilities authorized to host wagering activities in Rhode Island.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Jun 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

286
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 36
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic32
24 Yea 6 Nay 2
75% Yea
R Republican4
4 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 5, 2026
Committee
06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Legislature · Passed
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
legislature
May 20, 2026
Committee
05/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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