Complete Guide to Legal Gambling in New Hampshire 2024
Gambling in New Hampshire is regulated with specific allowances for certain forms of betting. The state permits sports betting through DraftKings (both online and retail), charitable gaming, and the state lottery.
Legal gambling options include:
- Sports betting (through DraftKings)
- Charitable gaming (poker, bingo, raffles)
- State lottery
- Instant Racing (historical horse racing)
Online casino gambling and poker remain illegal. Players have two alternative options:
- Offshore online casinos (risky, often unlicensed)
- Sweepstakes/social casinos (using virtual currency)
Sports betting specifics:
- Legal since December 2019
- Minimum age: 18
- DraftKings is the exclusive operator
- Available online and at retail locations
- No betting on in-state college events
- Retail locations in Dover, Manchester, and Seabrook
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Regulatory oversight:
- Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority (GROA)
- New Hampshire Lottery Commission
- New Hampshire Council for Responsible Gambling (NHCRG)
Legal gambling restrictions:
- No live horse racing (former tracks closed)
- No traditional online casino games
- No online poker
- Must verify location when betting
- Age restrictions vary by activity
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