The proposed bill aims to enhance Rhode Island's position in the online casino gaming industry, recognizing its significance for state revenue and job creation. It introduces a new section, 42-61.2-19, to the General Laws, which defines terms related to "external online casino gaming" and outlines the framework for permitting external game play activities. Key definitions include "external game play activities," which involve the operation and hosting of online table games in jurisdictions outside Rhode Island, and "external jurisdiction," which refers to any area authorized by the division for such activities.

The bill authorizes Twin River and Twin River-Tiverton to livestream gaming-related activities to external jurisdictions, provided that these activities are permitted in those jurisdictions. It also allows the division to rely on legal opinions from licensed counsel in the external jurisdiction when determining the permissibility of these activities. This legislative change is designed to facilitate the growth of online gaming in Rhode Island and is set to take effect upon passage.