Andy Sanborn, co-owner of New Hampshire's Concord Casino, has appealed to the state Supreme Court in an ongoing regulatory dispute over his charitable gaming property.

The appeal challenges actions by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and Attorney General's office, claiming they illegally prevented Sanborn from selling the casino. State officials deny these allegations.

Administrative Law Judge Gregory Albert previously acknowledged the merit of granting Sanborn an extension to sell the casino, citing positive tax revenue and charitable organization support. However, Albert stated he lacked the authority to grant such an extension or rule on the conduct of state officials.

Key developments in the case:

• Sanborn's casino license was revoked in November for two years
• The license must be reinstated for any potential sale
• Attorneys argue the revocation causes financial harm to both Sanborn and benefiting charities
• Bettor Investment Group and Full House Resorts Inc. previously expressed interest in purchasing the casino

Background on related legal issues:

• In 2023, Attorney General John Formella investigated Sanborn for improper use of $844K in COVID relief loans
• Sanborn allegedly spent $182K on luxury vehicles, including Porsches and a Ferrari
• In October, Sanborn was arrested for allegedly inflating casino gross receipts by $1M to obtain an additional $188K in pandemic aid

The case now awaits consideration by the five judges on the New Hampshire Supreme Court, who will decide whether to hear the appeal. The Attorney General's office has not yet responded to the filing.

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