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2/5/2021
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Rep. O’Brien reintroduces bill to repeal social gaming ban
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 STATE HOUSE – Rep. William W. O’Brien (D-Dist. 54, North Providence) has reintroduced his legislation (2021-H 5399) that would allow social gaming in private residences, public taverns, and private clubs. Representative O’Brien’s bill would legalize activities such as Super Bowl “squares” and NCAA Basketball Tournament bracket “pools” as long as there is a social relationship between participants and no person other than the participants receives anything of value.
“Now that Rhode Island has legalized sports betting, there is no reason why this practical and reasonable legislation that would make every office pool or good-natured wager between friends and family no longer a crime,” said Representative O’Brien.
The legislation further establishes that no entry fees or proceeds from the gaming can be paid to the house, host, owner or manager of the establishment or private residence.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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