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New Hampshire was the first state to establish a modern state lottery in 1964, predating the lottery wave that swept other states in the following decades. That lottery is still active and competitive. The state authorized sports betting in 2019, launching in December of that year. DraftKings won the exclusive mobile and online sports betting contract, which made it one of DraftKings' earliest and most important market launches. Mobile betting is fully legal and works statewide.
There are no casinos in New Hampshire. The legislature has considered casino bills over the years, and neighboring states like Connecticut and Massachusetts have drawn New Hampshire gambling revenue to their casino resorts. The absence of casinos is a policy choice that has persisted despite pressure from potential developers.
For residents, New Hampshire is an odd mix. The lottery is active and the sports betting market works well through the DraftKings app. But there is no casino in the state. If you want table games or slots, Massachusetts has Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield within reasonable driving distance from most of the state. Online casino gambling is not legal in New Hampshire.
No casinos but very active lottery (one of the first modern state lotteries). Sports betting launched 2019.
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Is gambling legal in New Hampshire?
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) is part of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, which also maintains an Investigative & Compliance Division.
What two states are gambling illegal in?
The only US states that do not have casinos are Hawaii, Utah, Georgia, and South Carolina. As domestic dependent nations, American Indian tribes have used legal protection to open casinos, which has been a contentious political issue in California and other states.
When did NH legalize gambling?
New Hampshire's Gaming Journey: A Quick Timeline In the decades that followed, the landscape continued to evolve: greyhound racing was legalized in 1973 and later banned in 2010, the online lottery debuted in 2018, sports betting launched in 2019, and Historical Horse Racing (HHR) was approved in 2021.
Is DraftKings legal in NH?
Mobile and online betting are legal in New Hampshire. Download DraftKings Sportsbook today.
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In the News
- U.S. sports betting: Where all 50 states stand on online sports betting sites - CBS SportsJul 1
- New Hampshire Online Casinos: Top Legal Sweeps Options (July 2026) - RotoWireJul 4
- Jackpot? How NH's decision to double down on gambling is playing out - New Hampshire Public RadioJun 15
- A gambling boom is reshaping New Hampshire’s casino landscape - Boston.comJun 2
- Here’s how New Hampshire’s decision to double down on gambling is playing out - CDC GamingJun 18
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Sources: American Gaming Association 2024, Legal Sports Report, NCSL. Gambling laws change frequently — verify current status before wagering.