House passes 20-year deal to run state-sponsored lottery
HOUSE LAWMAKERS passed their reworked state lottery legislation on Tuesday, securing the state's 20-year agreement with International Game Technology PLC, and Bally's Corp., its third largest revenue stream. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NICOLE DOTZENROD
PROVIDENCE – The House on Tuesday approved an agreement with International Game Technology PLC, and its partner, Bally’s Corp., for a 20-year deal to run the state-sponsored gambling operation.
The 62 to 11 vote preserves the state’s third largest revenue stream, the gambling and gaming industry.
During the session, Republican leaders proposed eight amendments to the legislation that were all defeated.