GOP lawmakers ask court to take up Sanborn’s license appeal, permit Concord Casino sale

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 9:24 PM
  • Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Public Radio

Republicans in the New Hampshire House and Senate are asking the state Supreme Court to take up Sen. Andy Sanborn’s appeal to reclaim his casino license, arguing that the public would benefit if he’s able to proceed with a sale.

Sanborn, a former Republican state senator himself, is asking state Supreme Court to decide whether the state acted unlawfully in revoking his casino license in November. The Supreme Court has not decided whether to take up Sanborn’s appeal.

In a new court filing, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne and other lawmakers argue that taxpayers, the state, and charities would benefit if Sanborn could reclaim his gaming license and sell Concord Casino.