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You must be at least 18 years old in order to play Rhode Island State Lottery. | | | |
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A Video Lottery is similar to the interactive gaming machines found in casinos known as the "slot machine". Video Lotteries are legal in Rhode Island as of 1992 when the video lottery was approved. | | | |
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For Instant ticket games, prizes must be claimed within one year of the announced end of game. On-line games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Wild Money and The Numbers) must be claimed within on e year of the drawing date. Video lottery game prizes must be claimed within one year of winning. | | | |
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Prizes won that are greater than $5,000 will be withheld 25% federal tax and 7% state income tax.
If the winner is from out-of-state they are responsible for reporting the income in their respective states. If the winner is a Non-US resident, their prizes are subject to federal back-up withholding. Winners of prizes that are over $599.00 will receive a W-2 tax form. | | | |
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Although some people may want to keep their identities and winnings a secret, some information about a lottery winner is public information. The name of the winner, amount of the prize, name of the game play and city in which the winning ticket was purchased is all public knowledge and Rhode Island citizens have a right to know lottery prizes are actually being given to real people. | | | |
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