Online Gaming in New Hampshire

In January 2025, Sen. Timothy Lang and three fellow Republican senators introduced SB 168 to legalize online casino gaming in New Hampshire for residents aged 18 and older. The bill would have directed the New Hampshire Lottery Commission to create an online wagering division and issue between three and six platform licenses, each tethered to an existing licensed gaming facility in the state. The proposed tax rate was 45% of gross online gaming revenue, split 50% to the general fund, 25% to education, and 25% to the elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf exemption reimbursement fund. The Senate Ways and Means Committee - chaired by Lang - recommended the bill pass with a 3-2 vote on February 12, 2025. However, on March 6, 2025, Sen. Lang himself moved to table SB 168 during the Senate session; the Senate approved the motion unanimously. The bill was subsequently killed in committee. Online casino gaming prospects in New Hampshire will not advance until at least the 2026 legislative session.

In July 2010, there was an effort to build an online lottery games site called PlayNowNH.com. The website was going to offer instant-win ticket holders the option of viewing the results of their purchases via the internet and lottery games that played like slot machines. However, just days before the release, the New Hampshire State Lottery Commission decided to postpone the launch, amid criticism from key lawmakers and public officials. There were also doubts regarding the game's efficacy as a means for economic relief. By the end of the summer, the Lottery canceled the launch, deciding instead to redirect funds in favor of promoting existing products.

In July 2017, Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law H 580, a bill that regulates and legalizes daily fantasy sports. The New Hampshire lottery commission will oversee the industry. There is no fee or tax for operators who register with the state.

In September 2018, the New Hampshire Lottery introduced iLottery, an online platform for playing New Hampshire Lottery games. Players can choose from a menu of games, including draw games, Powerball and Mega Millions, and eight e-Instant games. Online e-Instant games offer different games than traditional scratch games sold in stores.

In April 2023, the New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill legalizing online casino gaming. Drafted by Rep. Tim Land, SB 104 passed the chamber by a close margin, becoming the first successful online casino vote by a Senate in 2023.

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