The bill introduces a new section to Chapter 42-61.2 of the General Laws, titled "External online casino gaming." This section defines key terms related to external game play activities, including the operation and hosting of online table games in jurisdictions outside of Rhode Island. It allows Twin River and Twin River-Tiverton to livestream gaming-related activities to external jurisdictions where such activities are permitted.
The bill specifies that external game play activities involve the generation of game-play outcomes based on livestreamed images of gaming-related activities, with electronic wallets maintained in the external jurisdictions. It outlines that wagers must be placed and processed on servers located in these jurisdictions, and that the game play activities of players in external jurisdictions will not affect online table game activities in Rhode Island.
The Division is tasked with determining the permissibility of external game play activities in these jurisdictions and any related conditions. Twin River and Twin River-Tiverton are required to indemnify the state against any claims related to the livestreaming of gaming activities and are responsible for covering any associated costs incurred by the Division. The act will take effect upon passage.