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Rhode Island Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Info: Paid DFS operates in Rhode Island; no statute prohibits it and it is not a separately licensed category.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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Paid DFS operates in Rhode Island; no statute prohibits it and it is not a separately licensed category. Rhode Island has no dedicated official page for daily fantasy sports — confirm before relying on this.

Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Rhode Island

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Connecticut for players 18 and older, regulated by the DCP Gaming Division.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Massachusetts for players 21 and older. Allowed under state authorization/AG regulations (DraftKings is HQ'd in Boston).
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: massgaming.com · Full Massachusetts rule →

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