Legal Gambling Age in Rhode Island

Local sports fans can make bets on sports after they reach the Rhode Island gambling age of 18/21. In-person gambling is available after 21 years of age while making bets on sports online via one of the few apps is allowed already at 18.

There are currently two land-based commercial casinos in the state. The minimum age for visiting is 21. Online casinos are prohibited.

The state does not have poker rooms specifically, but players who are 18 or 21 are free to travel to another state for this game. The legal age for gambling in Rhode Island is 21 but those who are younger may be okay with playing poker online while in another state. In Rhode Island, online poker is prohibited.

Bets on daily fantasy sports are accepted from individuals who are at least 18 years old. Bets can be made via legal mobile apps.

To play the local lottery the players have to meet the minimum gambling age in RI which is 18. The state lottery offered today was founded in 1974 and it is part of the Multi-State Lottery Association that includes several games.

Online lottery is also possible, however, players have to be registered on the Rhode Island iLottery App and/or Website so only locals can do so. The value of purchases in the app or website is limited according to the law.

Offline bingo and raffles are allowed for anyone who is 18 or older. Online bingo and raffles are prohibited.

Rhode Island as a state doesn’t hold horse racing events, but pari-mutuel wagering on horse races that take place elsewhere is allowed. Wagering on simulcast horse races is possible via the internet or even telephone, while in-person bets are accepted at one of the casino houses.

In 2021, several websites for horse betting opened in the state. The legal gambling age in Rhode Island for horse betting is 18.