States / New Hampshire / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in New Hampshire?
Yes. In New Hampshire, online and in-person sports betting are legal (as of Oct 11, 2026). Online and in-person betting launched Dec 30, 2019. Operators pay 51% GGR in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Live | Dec 30, 2019 | Monopoly State | Mobile sports wagering agents capped at 5 under 287-I:7; in practice DraftKings has operated as sole mobile agent under its exclusive multi-year contract (reported as a 51%-of-online- revenue bid), awarded via competitive bid per 287-I:3-4. RSA 287-I:7 [1],[2] |
| Sports (retail) | Live | Dec 30, 2019 | Monopoly State | Up to 10 retail sportsbook locations authorized (RSA 287-I:5); DraftKings is the Lottery Commission's exclusive agent statewide; locations require local-option approval by municipal vote (287-I:6). RSA 287-I [1],[2] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 51% GGR (online) | Dec 30, 2019 | Reported bid percentage from secondary sources (Wikipedia); not independently verified against the executed contract text this session.[2] |
| 50% GGR (retail) | Dec 30, 2019 | Reported bid percentage from secondary sources (Wikipedia); not independently verified against the executed contract text this session.[2] |
Rules
- Minimum age to place a sports wager
- 18 · Correction: the citation previously given (RSA 287-I:2) only authorizes the sports book and does not state an age. RSA 287-I:7(I) is the actual age-floor provision, requiring the commission to establish 'age verification measures to be undertaken to block access to and prevent sports wagers by persons under the age of 18 years.'[3]
- Credit cards may be used to fund accounts
- No · RSA 287-I:10 (Limitations on Sports Wagers) was reviewed only at summary level this session; credit-card restriction reported by secondary trackers but not independently re-verified against the full section text.[1]
- Statutory cap on number of online sportsbook licenses/skins (omit if uncapped)
- 5 · RSA 287-I:7 caps mobile sports wagering agents at 5; in practice DraftKings alone has operated under its exclusive contract.[1]
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- Yes[1]
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (New Hampshire, online) | Sports (online) | active | Dec 30, 2019[2],[4] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (The Nash Casino, Nashua) | Sports (retail) | active | [5] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (Gate City Casino, Nashua) | Sports (retail) | active | [5] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (Revo Casino & Social House, Dover) | Sports (retail) | active | [5] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (Revo Casino & Social House, Manchester) | Sports (retail) | active | [5] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (The Brook, Seabrook) | Sports (retail) | active | Dec 30, 2019[2] |
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Sources
- RSA Chapter 287-I: Sports Wagering - Table of Sections · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Gambling in New Hampshire · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- RSA 287-I:7 Rulemaking · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- 10 New Hampshire towns approve sports betting retail locations · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- New Hampshire Sports Betting · retrieved Oct 10, 2026