May 15th, Governor Donald Carcieri banned greyhound racing in an effort to divest Twin River Casino of its pari-mutuel racing obligations They were Newport Jai Alai and Lincoln Greyhound Park where simulcasts were added On the 6th November thanks to the power of the voters who won with a majority of 61%, Proposal 4 was passed, which authorized the creation of the Rhode Island lotteryħth June, the Governor Bruce Sundlin signs a budget package containing a provision that allows certain days to be devoted to off-track betting at two locations in the state. Section 11-19-14 of the General Laws is accepted and bans bookmaking and sports betting
