Vehicles with Massachusetts license plates line the parking lots of New Hampshire’s largest casinos along the state border, a clear sign that players from the state’s southern neighbor are drawn to the state’s gaming venues.
Yet despite the steady stream of visitors, New Hampshire’s strict $50 betting limit holds back high-rollers who prefer Massachusetts, where there are no such caps.
Republican Sen. Tim Lang of Sanbornton is advocating for the removal of wager limits on table games like poker and blackjack.
“If I’m a high-stakes player, I’m going to go to Massachusetts. I’m not even going to come to New Hampshire because I’m limited to $50,” said Lang. “We’re trying to encourage and be competitive with our border states.”
