The bill, HB 6388, introduces a new section, 42-61.2-19, to the General Laws of Rhode Island, which pertains to external online casino gaming. It defines key terms such as "external game play activities," "external jurisdiction," and "livestream," which outline the framework for conducting and streaming gaming activities to jurisdictions outside of Rhode Island, provided they comply with the laws of those jurisdictions.

The act authorizes the two gaming facilities in the state, Twin River and Twin River-Tiverton, to livestream gaming-related activities to one or more external jurisdictions to facilitate external game play activities. The bill specifies that the outcomes of the games will be generated based on the livestreamed images of gaming activities, and it establishes that electronic wallets, wagers, and prize payments will be managed in the external jurisdictions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that require Twin River and Twin River-Tiverton to cover any costs and fees associated with the division's compliance with the authorization, as well as to indemnify the state against any claims related to the livestreaming of gaming activities. The permission to livestream is restricted to Twin River, Twin River-Tiverton, or Bally's Corporation and its affiliates, preventing any transfer of this permission to other entities.

The act will take effect upon passage.