Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to expand the state’s single-platform sports betting system to include four to six operators.

They are backing legislation in the state Senate that would open up Rhode Island’s tightly controlled, single-platform betting system to between four and six new gaming industry vendors.

And those vendors would see much more favorable terms than what the longtime local gaming operator has enjoyed.

The Rhode Island Lottery, which oversees gambling in the state, is standing in the way of this expansion.

Lottery Director Mark Furcolo calls the Senate bill, S3118, “likely unconstitutional” and a potential revenue loser for the state.

“Neither the Lottery nor the sports wagering market is able to support more sports wagering vendors given Rhode Island’s unique Constitutional framework,” Furcolo wrote. “Requiring that more contracts be awarded than can be supported by the Rhode Island Lottery will negatively impact operations and related player protections.”