What Rhode Island Lottery does

The Rhode Island Lottery is a state government agency headquartered at 1425 Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, that oversees all lottery operations and authorized gambling activities within the state. It serves adult residents and visitors aged 18 and older in Rhode Island, distributing products through two primary channels: an extensive physical retail network of convenience stores, gas stations, supermarkets, and liquor stores, and the iLottery digital platform accessed via mobile app and website. The product portfolio spans draw games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Wild Money, The Numbers, Millionaire for Life, Keno, Bingo), instant scratch tickets and digital eInstants, pull-tab games, video lottery terminals, table games, and sports betting through a partnership with Sports Bet Rhode Island.

The underlying digital platform is powered by International Game Technology (IGT), which handles account management, KYC verification, digital wallet operations, and real-time game play. Product features include digital-only ticket storage, automatic prize payouts (AutoPay), a Check My Ticket verification utility, a Second Chance / Rhody Replay promotional program, a digital gifting feature (iGift), and the VIP Club loyalty program. Responsible-gambling infrastructure (deposit limits, session timers, lifetime limits, KYC verification, 18+ gating) is embedded in the platform. The agency is overseen by state legislation and regulation, with no private equity or corporate ownership.

The Rhode Island Lottery generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis across all game categories, with ticket prices typically ranging from $1 to $30 depending on the game. Distribution relies on retail point-of-sale and self-serve digital channels, with supplementary marketing across Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, the official RILOT.com website, and VIP Club email communications. As a state-sanctioned monopoly, it competes not against rival lotteries but against adjacent entertainment spend within the state.

Name

Rhode Island Lottery

Legal name

Rhode Island Lottery

Website

https://rilot.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Rhode Island Lottery is a state government agency that operates lottery, instant-win, video lottery, table game, sports betting, and iGaming products for adult residents and visitors of Rhode Island, distributing them through a statewide retail network and the iLottery digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Lottery & Gaming

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Lottery Operators (Government & Private Licensed) (MPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD), Amusement/Redemption Arcade Machines (Ticket & Prize) (MPAEAJAD)

Keywords

• State lottery games
• Draw games jackpots
• Instant scratch tickets
• ILottery digital platform
• Sports wagering Rhode Island

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Traditional Lottery Sales: Sales of draw-based lottery games including Powerball, Mega Millions, Keno, Bingo, The Numbers, Wild Money, Millionaire for Life, and Lucky for Life. Also includes instant scratch-off tickets.
2. Video Lottery Terminals: Revenue from video lottery terminal operations at licensed facilities across Rhode Island.
3. Table Games: Revenue from table game operations at licensed casino facilities.
4. Sports Betting: Revenue from sports wagering through Sports Bet Rhode Island.
5. iGaming: Online lottery gaming revenue from the iLottery platform including digital draw games and instant games.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Rhode Island Lottery is a state government agency that sells lottery and gambling products to Rhode Island residents and visitors. It offers draw-based games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Keno, Bingo, The Numbers, Wild Money, Millionaire for Life, Lucky for Life), instant scratch tickets and eInstants, video lottery terminals, table games, pull tabs, and sports betting through a partnered sportsbook. Products are available at an extensive retail network and via the iLottery mobile app and website, with technology powered by International Game Technology (IGT).

Product overview

The Rhode Island Lottery is a state-operated lottery platform offering a diverse portfolio of gambling products. The core offering consists of draw-based lottery games including national multi-state games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life), Rhode Island-specific games (Wild Money, The Numbers, Millionaire for Life, Bingo, Keno), and instant games (both physical scratch-offs and digital eInstants). Additional products include video lottery terminals, table games, pull tab games, and sports betting through a partnered sportsbook. The platform operates both at retail locations and through a digital iLottery system featuring a mobile app. Supplementary services include a VIP Club loyalty program, Check My Ticket verification tool, and Second Chance promotional entries for non-winning tickets. The iLottery platform is operated by International Game Technology (IGT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iLottery: Online lottery platform allowing players to purchase tickets, check results, and play games digitally.
• VIP Club

Products and services

• Powerball Multi-state lottery jackpot draw game where players select numbers for a chance to win large estimated jackpot prizes across multiple prize tiers.
• Mega Millions Multi-state lottery jackpot draw game featuring large estimated jackpots, with players choosing numbers to match winning draws.
• Keno / iKeno Fast-paced draw game with draws every 4 minutes offering prizes up to $100,000; available at retail locations and as iKeno on the mobile app.
• Wild Money Rhode Island-specific lottery draw game with rolling jackpots where players select numbers for cash prizes.
• The Numbers Daily numbers draw game with two draws per day offering top prizes of $25,000.
• Millionaire for Life Lottery draw game offering winners up to $1 million per year for life.
• Lucky for Life Multi-state draw game awarding $25,000 per year for life to the top prize winner.
• Bingo Fast-draw lottery game with draws every 8 minutes featuring prizes up to $100,000.
• Instant Games / eInstants Physical scratch-off tickets and digital eInstants on the iLottery platform offering instant-win prizes at price points from $1 to $30.
• Video Lottery & Table Games Electronic gaming machines and live table games operated at licensed Rhode Island Lottery retail locations.
• Pull Tab Games Paper-based instant lottery game where players reveal symbols to determine if they have won a prize.
• Sports Betting (Sports Bet Rhode Island) Sports wagering services available through the Rhode Island Lottery's partnership with Sports Bet Rhode Island at sportsbetrhodeisland.com.
• VIP Club Player loyalty program offering exclusive benefits, second-chance drawings, promotional entries, and special offers to registered members.
• Second Chance / Rhody Replay Promotion program allowing non-winning (and sometimes winning) tickets to be entered into drawings for additional prizes.
• iLottery Mobile App Mobile application enabling Rhode Island players to purchase tickets, check results, play iKeno, access eInstants, manage balances, and configure responsible gambling preferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue generation for the State of Rhode Island

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Game Technology (IGT)coreTechnology or IntegrationIGT is the technology provider powering the Rhode Island Lottery's digital platform (iLottery). The company handles data privacy, account management, and gaming platform operations. Contact: 70 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1AF, United Kingdom, Phone: +44 02075353200, Email: [email protected]

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• International Game Technology (IGT): UK-listed technology vendor that powers the Rhode Island Lottery's iLottery platform, including KYC, wallet, and game operations; included as an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, given its outsourcing relationship disclosed in the company data.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Lottery: Pennsylvania's state lottery is one of the few that operates iLottery plus a wide portfolio of casino-style games in parallel; same revenue model structure and a relevant benchmark for digital-first monetization.
• Connecticut Lottery: Connecticut's state lottery offers the same multi-state jackpot games (Powerball, Mega Millions), iLottery digital platform, and operates adjacent to Rhode Island; directly comparable channel mix and competitive overlap for cross-border players.
• New Hampshire Lottery: Regional New England state lottery with the same monopoly, multi-state draw games, and iLottery offerings; the most direct population-scale comparable for Rhode Island given similar regional economic profile.
• Massachusetts Lottery: Massachusetts's state lottery operates the same draw-based, instant, and iLottery product mix in a neighboring New England state; directly comparable operating model, regulatory monopoly, and IGT-driven digital platform.
• Michigan Lottery: Michigan operates a state lottery with iLottery, instant games, and club-style digital engagement; a like-for-like state-monopoly operator with comparable digital-first product mix and VIP-style loyalty mechanics.
• Virginia Lottery: Virginia's state lottery offers draw games, instant games, iLottery, and sports betting under a single state entity; structurally similar multi-vertical operator with comparable iLottery maturity and player-engagement features.
• New York State Gaming Commission / NY Lottery: One of the largest US state lotteries with the same draw/instant/iLottery model; comparable on core product set, broader in scale, and a key benchmark for transfer-to-state-fund economics.

Broad incumbents

• FanDuel: Major US online sportsbook that competes in adjacent regulated states and offers products overlapping with Rhode Island's sports wagering and casino-style verticals; broadly comparable on technology stack and player segments.
• DraftKings: National digital sportsbook and iGaming operator that competes for the same Rhode Island consumer wallet via sports betting; overlapping on the Sports Bet Rhode Island partnership's product set but operates as a private/independent brand rather than a state monopoly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RILottery
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RILottery
• Facebookfacebook.com/RILottery
• Instagraminstagram.com/rilottery

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

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