Supporters bet on online casino games, expanded wagers to grow New Hampshire’s gambling scene

Supporters bet on online casino games, expanded wagers to grow New Hampshire’s gambling scene

Article brief provided by New Hampshire Public Radio
  • Todd Bookman, New Hampshire Public Radio
January 25, 2023 9:17 PM
  • Todd Bookman, New Hampshire Public Radio

Lawmakers in New Hampshire are considering a range of gambling bills that could bring online casinos, more bingo nights and larger poker tournaments to the state.

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Under a bipartisan bill introduced in a Senate committee Wednesday, private companies could offer online casino games to anyone physically located within the state who is over 17 years old, similar to the rules for sports wagering, which became legal in New Hampshire in 2019.

The New Hampshire Lottery Commission forecasts online casino games could generate up to $17 million annually, with revenues directed toward a new scholarship fund for community college students.

A handful of other states, including Connecticut, already offer online casino games.