Esports betting is legal in Rhode Island through a state-run sportsbook. Here's what you need to know about esports betting laws in Rhode Island and how esports staking works as an alternative.
Esports betting is legal in Rhode Island through a state-run sportsbook. 1v1Me esports staking IS available in Rhode Island. You can stake today.
CURRENT LAW
Rhode Island legalized sports betting in 2018 with retail, adding mobile in 2019. The market operates as a near-monopoly through Bally Bet, partnered with the state lottery and Bally's casinos. Competition is limited compared to other states.
Esports coverage is limited through the available platform. For a wider range of esports markets, see our best esports betting sites guide.
THE ALTERNATIVE
Esports staking is different from traditional betting and is available in all 50 US states. 1v1Me is a live esports staking platform where you back professional gamers competing in real matches. You choose a player to win, place a stake, and share in a percentage of the prize pool if your player wins. It's a player-backed model, not traditional esports betting odds.
EXPLORE
1v1Me staking is live in all 50 states.
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