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Rhode Island operates two casinos (Twin River Lincoln, Tiverton) with VLTs, table games, sports betting (Sept 2019), and iGaming (authorized June 2023). Rhode Island Lottery Division (Department of Revenue) administers all gaming regulation. Casinos contribute $200K annually for responsible gaming programs plus $50K for education/prevention.
Up to $150K/year from forfeited winnings of self-excluded players goes to Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling for teenage gambling prevention. Problem Gambling Services funded by RI Lottery provides 100% treatment funding for un-/underinsured clients.
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Voluntary enrollment only (family cannot enroll on behalf). Names confidential. Self-excluded persons cannot collect winnings. Forfeited winnings (up to $150K/year) directed to RICPG for teenage gambling prevention. iLottery offers separate temporary/permanent exclusion.
Casinos contribute minimum $200K for responsible gaming programs + $50K for education/prevention. Forfeited winnings provide additional funding. RICPG annual revenue: $4 million (2025). Treatment 100% funded by RI Lottery for uninsured/underinsured.
Problem Gambling Services of Rhode Island (PGSRI) funded by RI Lottery, coordinated by CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. Universal screening for all patients. Individual assessment and specialist referrals. All CODAC clinicians attend minimum two trainings, receive ongoing supervision from Certified Gambling Addiction Specialist.
1-800-GAMBLER operates 24/7. Must be displayed in all advertisements and conspicuously on casino premises. Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG affiliate) provides awareness, treatment referrals, research.
Complimentary alcoholic beverages permitted. Casinos exempt from smoking bans. Credit extension up to $100,000 to authorized patrons. 18+ minimum age for casino gaming and sports betting (21+ for iGaming). No statutory restrictions keeping under-18 off gaming floor.
Strengths: Lottery-funded treatment removing financial barriers; forfeited winnings directed to youth prevention; universal screening; RICPG $4M revenue; helpline visibility.
Limitations: $250K annual casino contribution modest relative to gaming revenues; permissive environment (alcohol, smoking, credit, 18+ age) may undermine programs; voluntary-only self-exclusion; limited advertising restrictions; no dedicated state appropriations.
Rhode Island demonstrates small-state model emphasizing operator responsibility and voluntary participation. Modest investment relative to gaming revenues raises questions about balance between gaming expansion and harm mitigation.
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