“Good luck, everyone.” So said a Bally’s Twin River dealer before dropping a ball on the roulette wheel. It spun for about three seconds before it landed on 11 black.

There were no winners on that bet, but there were also no groans — at least that anyone at the casino could hear.

Any gambler who wagered on the game did so from the comfort of home either on their phones or computers.

Welcome to the future of gambling in Rhode Island. Nearly nine months after the state approved online gambling, or iGaming, Bally’s invited members of the media on Thursday to get a peek at their expanded offerings ahead of its launch scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.

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