New Hampshire’s 13 legal gaming halls – with hundreds of employees serving thousands of gamblers – took in more than $170 million in revenue last year, more than double the amount collected in 2022.

As revenue hits record highs and the number of casinos continues to grow, so does the tension between advocates pushing for further expansion of gambling and opponents who argue the industry operates with minimal restrictions, preying on those least able to afford losses.

The supervision of these mini-casinos falls under the jurisdiction of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, which is responsible for licensing, enforcement of rules, and financial auditing to ensure state laws are followed.