§ 42-61.2-4. Additional powers and duties of director and lottery division.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth in §§ 42-61-4 and 42-61.2-3, the director shall have the power to:
(1) Supervise and administer the operation of video lottery games, sports wagering, and
iGaming in accordance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations of the
division;
(2) Suspend or revoke upon a hearing any license issued pursuant to this chapter or the
rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(3) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37, enter into contracts for the operation of a central communications system and technology
providers, or any part thereof;
(4) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of sports-wagering systems, facilities, and
related technology necessary and/or desirable for the state-operated sports wagering
to be hosted at Twin River and the Tiverton gaming facilities, including technology
related to the operation of on-premises remote sports wagering, or any part thereof;
(5) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of server-based gaming systems, facilities,
and related technology necessary or desirable for the state-operated online sports
wagering;
(6) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of services and technology necessary or desirable
for state-operated iGaming; and
(7) Certify monthly to the budget officer, the auditor general, the permanent joint committee
on state lottery, and to the governor a full and complete statement of lottery revenues,
prize disbursements, and other expenses for the preceding month; ensure that monthly
financial reports are prepared providing gross monthly revenues, prize disbursements,
other expenses, and net income for keno and for all other lottery operations; submit
this report to the state budget officer, the auditor general, the permanent joint
committee on state lottery, the legislative fiscal advisors, and the governor no later
than the twentieth business day following the close of the month; at the end of each
fiscal year the director shall submit an annual report based upon an accrual system
of accounting that shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues,
prize disbursements, and expenses, to the governor and the general assembly, which
report shall be a public document and shall be filed with the secretary of state.
The monthly report shall be prepared in a manner prescribed by the members of the
revenue estimating conference.