The Rhode Island Lottery Commission oversees the state's lottery system. Established in 1974, the commission is the largest voluntary revenue source for the state, providing hundreds of millions in annual revenue that goes into the general fund. In 2008, the commission earned $2.4 billion in sales, generating $355 million for the general fund.
Games offered included instant games, four-digit daily numbers, Wild Money, PowerBall, Mega Millions, Keno and video lottery terminals.