In this Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 photo Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio places a bet on a sporting event at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Fans of the New England Patriots are gearing up for Super Bowl 53 by betting on the game, the first time they can do so legally in New England. Rhode Island is the only state in the region that has launched sports betting so far. Though Ruggerio placed a bet on a basketball game Monday, he bet on the Patriots to win against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53 earlier. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

In this Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 photo, Rhode Island state Rep. William O'Brien places a $100 bet at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., on the New England Patriots NFL football team to win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53. Fans of the Patriots are gearing up for Super Bowl 53 by betting on the game, the first time they can do so legally in New England. Rhode Island is the only state in the region that has launched sports betting so far. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)