Sportsbook Resources
Reviews and ratings for top online sports betting sites and bookmakers in RI.
The good news for Rhode Islanders is that they have access to legal sports betting thanks to legislation passed barely a month after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. But with the Rhode Island Lottery the state’s only operator, choices – and bonuses – are non-existent in RI. Here's a look at the top sports betting bonuses that could be available to Rhode Island-based players down the road.
Top Rhode Island sports betting promos
- Up to $1,250 On Caesars + 1000 Tier Credits + 1000 Reward Credits®
Caesars Promos
If your first qualifying wager loses, Caesars will credit you a bet credit equal to the value of your first wager up to $1,250, plus get 1,000 Tier Credits and 1,000 Reward Credits® win or lose.
- $1,000 back in Bonus Bets
BetMGM Promos
If your first qualifying bet loses and it is in an amount greater than $50, you will receive five (5) bonus bets back in equal denominations of 20% of the total amount of the qualifying bet up to $1,000.
- No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000
FanDuel Promos
New users to FanDuel are eligible for a No Sweat First Bet of up to $1,000 in bonus bets. All you have to do is sign up and make a first deposit of at least $10. If your first bet loses, FanDuel will give you bonus bets equal to the amount of the first bet. The bonus bets will expire 14 days after being issued.
- Bet $5, Win $150 in Bonus Bets
DraftKings Promos
New customers with DraftKings can place an initial deposit and wager of $5 or more on any pre-game moneyline to receive $150 in bonus bets should they win. The reward will be delivered as six (6) $25 bonus bets that are non-withdrawable, non-transferable, non-refundable, and will expire after seven days.
The offer is available until May 28, 2023.
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- 5 Second Chance Bets up to $50 Each
PointsBet Promos
PointsBet offers new customers up to five second chance bets for $50 each. If any of your first five cash bets on a fixed odds market loses, you'll receive a bet credit for the losing wager up to $50.
The promotion starts on the day you place your first cash bet. If your first bet of the day wins, you are not eligible for the promotion for that day. If you do not place a bet over the first five days, you will lose the second chance bets, and it will not be extended.
- $1,000 New Player Bonus
Barstool Sportsbook Promos
Barstool Sportsbook offers a $1,000 new player bonus for new users.
Rhode Island sports betting bonuses
Here's a look at current bonuses for other marquee sportsbooks that could join the Rhode Island sports betting landscape at some point:
Caesars Rhode Island bonuses
If your first qualifying wager loses, Caesars will credit you a bet credit equal to the value of your first wager up to $1,250, plus get 1,000 Tier Credits and 1,000 Reward Credits® win or lose. Your bet credit is for one-time use within 14 days and cannot be divided across multiple wagers.
BetMGM Rhode Island bonuses
New customers to BetMGM are eligible for up to $1,000 back in bonus bets when they sign up for an account.
If your first qualifying bet loses and it is in an amount greater than $50, you will receive five (5) bonus bets back in equal denominations of 20% of the total amount of the qualifying bet up to $1,000. If your qualifying bet loses and it is less than $50, you will receive a single bonus bet back in a single denomination equaling the total amount of the qualifying bet. For example: if you place a $1,000 qualifying bet and your bet loses, you will receive five (5) $200 bonus bets. If you place a $49 bet and lose, you will receive one $49 bonus bet.
FanDuel Rhode Island bonuses
New users to FanDuel are eligible for a welcome bonus that guarantees funds win or loss on your first bet. Register and deposit on the FanDuel mobile app and place a first bet of $20. If that bet wins or loses, you’ll get bonus bets deposited into your account of $200, equal to 10x the initial bet. FanDuel will fulfill bonus bets within 72 hours, expiring on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
DraftKings Rhode Island bonuses
New customers to DraftKings can place a wager of $5+ on any pre-game moneyline and receive $200 in bonus bets if your team wins.
The first placed wager of $5+ will be the qualifying wager. Bonus will be paid as eight (8) $25 bonus bets and are not redeemable for cash, non-transferable, non-refundable, and will expire after seven days.
Minimum $5 deposit. Minimum $5 bet. Valid 1 per new customer.
PointsBet Rhode Island bonuses
PointsBet offers new players a $100 risk-free bet on each of their first five days as an account holder. Their deal is of the "if you don't use it, you lose it" type, so to get the most out of this, you must be super active in your first week as a player. PointsBet used to be one of the most generous betting sites with their new player promos, but as the industry as a whole has cut back on promotions, so has PointsBet. Use promo code 5X100RC to claim.
Barstool Rhode Island bonuses
Barstool Sportsbook has an average sign-up bonus offering a $1,000 risk-free bet for new users in most regions. They try and word it differently sometimes calling it a “2 for 1” but it’s a standard risk-free new player bonus. With the risk-free bet, you only get money back if your first bet loses, and they match your first bet, not deposit, up to $1,000.
Rhode Island promo codes
| Sportsbook | Offer | Promo Code |
| Caesars | Up to $1,250 on Caesars | SBR1FULL |
| BetMGM | $1,000 back in Free Bets | ✅ No Code Required |
| FanDuel | Bet $20, get $200 in bonus bets | ✅ No Code Required |
| DraftKings | Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets | ✅ No Code Required |
| PointsBet | 5 x $50 bonus bets | ✅ No Code Required |
| Barstool | $1,000 Risk-free Bet | ✅ No Code Required |
Sports to bet on with Rhode Island bonuses
It will come as no surprise to see a rather extensive list of major professional and amateur sports available to Rhode Island bettors; here are the marquee sports on which RI residents can wager:
NFL
The smallest state in the union has a large betting appetite when it comes to NFL betting. And while the sports betting site options are sparse, the NFL markets certainly aren't: Rhode Island residents and visitors can bet on hundreds of outcomes for every regular-season and playoff game, including which team will score first and who will record the opening touchdown.
NCAA Football
College football bettors in The Ocean State face a good-news, bad-news scenario when it comes to their wagering interests. While players are allowed to wager on the majority of NCAA football games, they're prohibited from placing bets either on teams from Rhode Island, or those competing in games within the state's borders.
NBA
Thankfully, bettors in Rhode Island face no such restrictions when it comes to placing wagers on NBA contests – and there are a LOT of markets here. Rhode Islanders can wager on any number of outcomes, between NBA championship futures, in-season spreads and totals, or even in-game results like player points, team fouls – or even the method of the game's first points.
NCAA Basketball
The same rules apply to the NCAA basketball betting landscape as the college football realm, meaning that Rhode Island residents and visitors are not permitted to bet on teams from the state, or on games played within it. That still leaves dozens of teams and hundreds of betting markets most nights during the season, culminating with the frenzy of March Madness.
MLB
The "Boys of Summer" become sports bettors' focal point in July and August – and for any Rhode Islander interested in building his or her bankroll, betting on MLB is a great way to do it. In addition to the standard moneyline, runline and totals wagers, Rhode Island's sports betting site provides plenty of secondary markets including team and player props and innings plays.
NHL
The winter can feel long for just about anyone – but especially for sports bettors once the final play of the Super Bowl has been run. Fortunately, there are other sports to focus on when that happens – chief among them, hockey. And while Rhode Islanders won't find as many markets here as they will with the NFL or NBA, there's still plenty of puck action to enjoy.
Golf
No clubs, gloves or goofy pants required to make a nice profit on the course! Let the pros do the work for you: whether you're making some longshot outright plays, betting on a notable golfer to miss the cut or loading up on head-to-head matchups, golf betting markets are plentiful and easy to follow. And hey: You can still wear those goofy pants if you want to.
Soccer
Rhode Island residents might only have professional football games to bet on from September to February, but they can wager on the "other" football virtually year-round. Ocean Staters have access to a wide variety of international soccer leagues, highlighted by the English Premier League, Italy's Serie A and the German Bundesliga. There's also MLS for a little local flavor.
Bet responsibly with Rhode Island promos
Like most states, Rhode Island has put safeguards in place to ensure that bettors have a way out of any potential trouble spots.
The Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling is the state’s main online resource for players who seek help. Players who visit the site have access to a self-assessment, along with links to the Problem Gambling Access Network and Gamblers Anonymous.