A group of Rhode Island senators has introduced legislation that would transform the state’s sports betting market from one of the few remaining monopolies in the United States into a competitive marketplace with multiple operators.

Senate Bill 748, filed by Democratic Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, Todd Patalano, and David Tikoian, would prohibit the state lottery division of gaming from renewing its exclusive sports betting vendor contract with International Game Technology (IGT) when it expires in 2026.

Rhode Island was among the first states to launch legalized sports betting following the Supreme Court’s repeal of PASPA. Since 2019, IGT has powered Sportsbook Rhode Island as the exclusive provider of both retail and online wagering through its PlaySports technology.

The company also holds a 20-year contract as the exclusive supplier of retail and online lottery services to the Rhode Island Lottery, giving it a significant footprint in the state’s gaming industry.