At New Hampshire casinos, bets on poker, blackjack and other games of chance are currently capped at $50 — but that could change.
Lawmakers are considering removing wager restrictions altogether. Slot machines would also see their debut in the state’s gaming halls.
This week, the House Finance Committee signed off on a part of Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s budget that would swap out historic horse racing machines for slot machines or video lottery terminals. Slot machines are faster, about five seconds quicker per play, and cheaper to operate.
State Rep. Joe Sweeney said the plan is to gradually phase out the 3,300 historic horse racing machines in New Hampshire.
