Gambling in New Hampshire explained

Legal forms of gambling in the U.S. state of New Hampshire include the New Hampshire Lottery, sports betting, parimutuel wagering, and charitable gaming. The state's Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority (GROA)[1] is part of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, which also maintains an Investigative & Compliance Division.[2]

Lottery

See main article: New Hampshire Lottery.

Initially known as the New Hampshire Sweepstakes, the state's lottery began operation in 1964 and is the oldest lottery conducted by a U.S. state.[3] New Hampshire offers scratch tickets and participates in multi-state lotteries such as Mega Millions and Powerball. Online sales began in September 2018.[4]

Sports betting

Sports betting is offered in the state exclusively by DraftKings, on behalf of the New Hampshire Lottery.[5] [6] DraftKings accepts wagers online and through self-serve kiosks at four retail sportsbooks, located in Dover, Manchester, Seabrook, and Nashua, New Hampshire.[7]

Sports betting was legalized by the state in 2019.[8] [9] DraftKings was granted its exclusive contract later that year for a six-year period, based on its offer to give 51% of online revenue and 50% of retail revenue to the state.[10] The first bet was placed on December 30, 2019, by Governor Chris Sununu.[11]

Parimutuel wagering

The state allows parimutuel wagering on horse racing and greyhound racing.[12] However, there are currently no active tracks in the state.[13]

Rockingham Park, a horse racing facility in Salem, operated from 1906 until 2009.[14] Dog racing took place at several venues, including Hinsdale Greyhound Park, which closed in 2008,[15] and Seabrook Greyhound Park, which ended live racing in 2009.[16]

Former racetrack sites can offer off-track betting;, only the former Seabrook Greyhound Park, now operating as The Brook, does so.[17] [18]

Charitable gaming

Charitable gaming allowed in the state includes poker, bingo, Lucky 7 pull-tab tickets, and raffles.[19] Groups wishing to run charitable gaming events must be registered with the state.[19]

In 2021, New Hampshire legalized Instant Racing (also known as historical horse racing) at charitable gaming facilities.[20]

Casinos

New Hampshire has no commercial casinos. Several facilities that brand themselves as casinos operate under the state's charitable gaming laws, donating a portion of daily proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.[21] One such facility operates table games including Spanish 21 and roulette, poker tables, and historical horse racing machines.[21] [22] A similar facility donated over $4 million in 10 years to a local American Legion post.[23]

As New Hampshire has no federally recognized tribes, the state has no Native American gaming (colloquially known as "Indian casinos").[24]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority . NH.gov . January 9, 2023.
  2. Web site: Enforcement Unit . NH.gov . January 9, 2023.
  3. Web site: About Us New Hampshire Lottery . nhlottery.com . January 9, 2023.
  4. News: New Hampshire Becomes The Sixth State Offering Online Lottery - Online Poker Report. 2018-09-19. Online Poker Report. 2018-09-25. en-US.
  5. News: Three years later, sports betting is a slam dunk for New Hampshire. The Telegraph. Nashua, NH. April 1, 2023. 2023-05-20.
  6. News: NH approves exclusive sports betting contract for DraftKings. iGaming Business North America. Robin Harrison-Millan. November 26, 2019. 2023-05-20.
  7. Web site: DraftKings Sportsbook Locations. New Hampshire Lottery. 2023-10-05.
  8. News: Sununu signs sports betting bill. Concord Monitor. Nick Stoico. July 12, 2019. 2023-05-20.
  9. Web site: Title XXIV: Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions Chapter 287-I: Sports Betting . . NH.us . January 9, 2023.
  10. News: Sports betting approved in New Hampshire for next year. The Seattle Times. November 25, 2019. AP. 2023-05-20.
  11. News: New Hampshire adds sports betting . . . . A6 . December 31, 2019 . January 9, 2023 . newspapers.com.
  12. Web site: TITLE XXIV GAMES, AMUSEMENTS, AND ATHLETIC EXHIBITIONS Chapter 284 HORSE AND DOG RACING . . NH.us . January 9, 2023.
  13. Web site: beabetterbettor.com . January 9, 2023.
  14. News: Loder. Amanda. Remembering Rockingham Park: A Story of Prestige and Decline. November 10, 2013. NHPR. May 24, 2013.
  15. Web site: Brown. Garry. Western Mass. fans regret passing of nearby greyhound race track. The Springfield Republican. MassLive.com. 10 October 2012. 29 December 2008.
  16. News: With mandates lifted, live dog racing abandoned . Daniel . Barrick . . 1 . July 14, 2009 . January 10, 2023 . newspapers.com.
  17. News: Gambling for good. New Hampshire Magazine. February 15, 2023. Lynne Snierson. 2023-05-20.
  18. Web site: The Brook Racebook . livefreeandplay.com . January 9, 2023.
  19. Web site: New Hampshire Charitable Gaming . casinocity.com . January 9, 2023.
  20. News: New Hampshire authorizes historical horse racing in the state. WBZ-AM. June 10, 2021. 2021-10-24.
  21. News: New Hampshire's Boston Billiard Club & Casino installs 50 HHR gaming machines . yogonet.com . November 3, 2022 . January 9, 2023.
  22. Web site: Tables Games . bostonbilliardclubcasino.com . January 9, 2023.
  23. News: Hampton Beach's Ocean Gaming Casino goes all in on expansion as gambling grows in NH . Max . Sullivan . seacoastonline.com . November 4, 2021 . January 9, 2023.
  24. Web site: New Hampshire Slot Machine Casino Gambling . Jon . Friedl . professorslots.com . March 14, 2022 . January 9, 2023.

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