A New Hampshire online gambling bill has passed the state Senate, the first successful internet gambling vote by a Senate in 2023. That bill, SB 104, was drafted by Representative Tim Lang and narrowly passed the chamber despite concerns that legal iGaming could cannibalize land-based casinos in the state that provide Lucky 7 electronic games and historical horse racing. Charitable gaming operators in New Hampshire offer part of their revenue to the state to fund various charities, and many suggest that an expansion of online gaming could adversely affect these efforts. In response to these concerns, an amendment was added…

New Hampshire sports betting is a step closer to reality after a bill that would legalize the activity advanced to the Senate. The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed an amended version of House Bill 480 by a vote of 269-82, with the bill now moving forward to the Senate for further discussion. Should the bill come into law, consumers would be able to place bets at various retail locations across the state, as well as via online and mobile platforms. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission would be responsible for regulating the market. The current version of the New…

The US Department of Justice recently changed their opinion on the Federal Wire Act. And now, the New Hampshire Lottery is Suing the DOJ. The Lottery filed suit in federal court in an attempt to stop the agency from enforcing its new opinion about the Wire Act against lotteries. Governor Chris Sununu announced in a press release that “The opinion issued by DOJ puts millions of dollars of funding at risk, and we have a responsibility to stand up for our students.” The technology and service provider of the lottery has also filed suit. The complaint in the US District…

The New Hampshire online gambling conversations heated up in a big way this year. The positive developments in Pennsylvania may have received all the attention, but another state legislature was also considering an online gambling bill last week: New Hampshire. H 562, a placeholder bill seeking to legalize online gambling in the Granite State, was up for consideration during an Executive Session last week. In a unanimous vote of 23-0, the bill was found “inexpedient to legislate” by the members of the executive session. The vote puts an end to New Hampshire’s web gambling hopes for the remainder of the…

Boston.com – There is statewide support for expanded casino gambling and for a contentious power line transmission proposal, a survey conducted for the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce shows. Chamber President Chris Williams said Monday that the poll taken by the University of New Hampshire found 58 percent of people surveyed wanted to expand gambling. Most — 43 percent — said a casino should be located in the southern part of the state, according to the survey that was taken in February, before last week’s House vote against expanding casino gambling. Williams acknowledged that legislative hurdle has been persistent and…

From Card Player The Associated Press reported that the New Hampshire House is voting Wednesday on whether the state should expand gambling. In an effort to keep pace with neighboring Massachussets, the bill would allow 5,000 slot machines and 150 table games at an already existing gambling facility. Supporters reportedly are arguing for much needed increases in tax revenue while opponents say a casino will increase addiction for some persons in the state, as well as potentially cause damage to New Hampshire’s apparent family-friendly image. New Hampshire’s casino bill is in the House after passing the Senate this spring. Its…