Gamblers wager nearly 683,000 dollars in first week of Rhode Island sports betting

Gamblers wager nearly $683,000 in first week of Rhode Island sports betting

The Rhode Island Lottery released figures Friday for bets placed at Twin River Casino in Lincoln in November. The casino became the first in New England to accept bets on professional sports Nov. 26, so the figures only encompass five days of betting. The casino paid nearly $610,000 on winning bets. That leaves about $73,000…