Although online gambling was stripped away from a previous legalization bill in New Hampshire, the ‘times-are-a-changing’ and if revenue raising options continue to be seriously encouraged (as they seem to be), it would seem that a re-think on current gambling legislation is close at hand.
Check out our timeline for landmark dates in the interesting history of gambling in New Hampshire;
1933 – Betting on Horse Racing was approved in New Hampshire. These days it’s possible to enjoy simulcast betting on other states and worldwide at Racinos and online in New Hampshire. Charitable Gambling also introduced in 1933.
1964 – New Hampshire State Lottery begins, the first in the United States.
1971 – Greyhound racing was legalized in New Hampshire, although it has since declined and appears to have been halted for the time being.
2010 – New Hampshire’s 10% tax on gambling winnings introduced.
2012 – Last Live Horse Race took place in New Hampshire.
2014 – Several Bills introduced to State Legislature, none of which have yet made it into the State Legislature including;
- Casino Legalization (including 6 large land-based casinos and a 5000-slot land-based casino).
- Online Casino Legalization.
- Changes to existing charitable gambling laws (still alive in the State Senate)
- A Bill to include Poker as a Game of Skill
Spring 2019 – Given New Hampshire’s State Legislature tabling a debate on online sports betting in the Spring 2019 legislative session, it appears that fully legalized sports betting will soon be available to all the state’s residents, and maybe online casino legislation will come along for the legalization ride at the same time or shortly thereafter.
2020 – Online sports betting introduced to New Hampshire with DraftKings as the sole state-sponsored operator.
Visit our page on New Hampshire’s Online Sports Betting laws for reviews of the states best online sportsbook reviews