New Hampshire Online Casinos
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Online betting in New Hampshire
Sports betting and paid daily fantasy sports are legal, but online casinos are not in New Hampshire. Prediction markets are handled at the federal level by the CFTC.
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Sports betting and paid daily fantasy sports are legal, but online casinos are not in New Hampshire. Prediction markets are handled at the federal level by the CFTC. So, to answer the question “Is online gambling legal in New Hampshire?”, the answer is: only sports betting and daily fantasy sports are allowed.
DraftKings is the only company with a statewide mobile license in New Hampshire. The state receives 51% of DraftKings' revenue after payouts. Rhode Island is the only other state where one company runs the entire market.
What Gambling Is Legal in New Hampshire
Online gambling New Hampshire rules are divided by type, and each is explained below. Anyone asking “is online gambling legal in New Hampshire?” is probably picturing an online casino, and New Hampshire doesn't have one.
Sports Betting in New Hampshire
Sports betting is legal in New Hampshire, authorized by HB 480 in July 2019. DraftKings launched online betting under New Hampshire sports betting laws on December 30, 2019.
New Hampshire Online Casinos
New Hampshire online casinos don't exist because the state has never authorized them. If you search for “an online casino New Hampshire” or “New Hampshire online poker”, you won't find any.
Daily Fantasy Sports in New Hampshire
Paid daily fantasy sports are also legal in New Hampshire and are regulated separately from sports betting.
Prediction Markets: A Federal Matter
Prediction markets are regulated at the federal level by the CFTC. New Hampshire laws do not apply to them.
How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble in New Hampshire
The minimum gambling age in New Hampshire is 18 for sports betting, the state lottery, and charitable gaming. This is lower than most states, where the age is usually 21.
Who Regulates Gambling in New Hampshire
Almost all gambling in New Hampshire is regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission is responsible for licensing and overseeing sports betting. Charitable gaming is managed by the Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority and the Lottery's charitable division.
How to File a Complaint
If you have a sports betting complaint, contact the Lottery Commission. For charitable gaming complaints, reach out to the Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority.
Full licensing details are on the New Hampshire Lottery Commission page.
Where to Get Help in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's helpline is 603-724-1605, which is run by the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling. The Lottery and DraftKings also show the 1-800-GAMBLER number.
Support resources are covered on the responsible gambling page.
Where You Can Bet in New Hampshire
Is sports betting legal in New Hampshire? Yes, and so is DFS. Each has its own page with more details below.
Sportsbooks in New Hampshire
DraftKings is the only sportsbook in New Hampshire, operating under an exclusive statewide mobile license. The state extended this agreement through June 30, 2028. DraftKings pays 51% of its gross gaming revenue from mobile bets to the state. This is the highest rate in the country, along with New York.
If another operator joins the market, DraftKings' share would decrease to 21% under the current contract. For now, there is only one app to use.
Full sportsbook details are on the New Hampshire sportsbooks page.
DFS in New Hampshire
Paid daily fantasy sports are managed separately from sports betting and have their own set of regulations.
Full DFS details are on the New Hampshire DFS page.
What Is Not Available Here
This site does not have a New Hampshire online casino page because online casinos are not legal in the state. Prediction markets are covered by federal rules and are tracked separately.
The current state-by-state prediction market rules are on the prediction markets tracker.
Tax on Gambling Winnings in New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Tax on Winnings
New Hampshire does not tax wages or gambling winnings at the state level. Only federal taxes apply to gambling winnings.
The state's last individual income tax, which was on interest and dividends, was fully repealed as of January 1, 2025. If you see a 3% or 4% rate mentioned, it refers to a tax that no longer exists.
What Gets Withheld and When
If you are not a New Hampshire resident and place bets in the state, you may still owe taxes in your home state. This is general information and not tax advice.
Pending New Hampshire Gambling Legislation
What Would an iGaming Market Look Like Here
No online casino bill has moved forward in New Hampshire. If an iGaming market is created in the future, it will likely follow the same competitive-bid, single-operator model as sports betting.
What Is Not Moving
In 2026, lawmakers have focused on charitable gaming and historic horse racing machines. Senate Bill 542 would lower the number of days a charity can benefit from a casino from ten to seven.
House Bill 328 would create a committee to review how revenue from charitable gaming and historic horse racing is distributed. As of September 2026, neither bill affects online casinos.
Who Regulates Gambling in New Hampshire
Regulator information is being verified.
Where to Bet in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sportsbooks
Legal And Live · 21+
Guide coming soonNew Hampshire Daily Fantasy Sports
Legal And Live · 18+
Guide coming soonNew Hampshire Prediction Markets
Federally Regulated · 18+
Guide coming soonNo Taxes on a State Level
New Hampshire does not tax wages or gambling winnings at the state level. Only federal taxes apply to gambling winnings.
General information only; not tax advice.
No Bills Planned
No online casino bill has moved forward in New Hampshire. If an iGaming market is created in the future, it will likely follow the same competitive-bid, single-operator model as sports betting.
Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in New Hampshire?
Sports betting and paid daily fantasy sports are legal in New Hampshire, and mobile betting started in December 2019. Online casino games are not legal. Prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC at the federal level and are not covered by New Hampshire law.
Which sportsbooks are legal in New Hampshire?
DraftKings is the only legal sportsbook in New Hampshire and holds an exclusive statewide mobile license. It pays the state 51% of its gross gaming revenue, a deal matched only by Rhode Island among single-operator markets. There is no second app to download. Full details are on the New Hampshire sportsbooks page.
Are online casinos legal in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire online casinos don't exist: the state has never authorized online casino games, and online poker isn't legal either. Land-based gambling includes charitable gaming rooms and historic horse racing machines. Sweepstakes casinos are a separate category and are not banned in New Hampshire.
How old do you have to be to gamble in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire gambling age is 18 for sports betting, the state lottery, and charitable gaming. This is lower than most states, where the age is usually 21. However, the exact minimum age requirement may vary depending on the product.
Who regulates gambling in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission is in charge of licensing and overseeing sports betting, and it is the first place to contact for complaints. Charitable gaming is managed by the Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority and the Lottery's charitable division. The state helpline, 603-724-1605, is free and available 24/7. Licensing details are on the New Hampshire Lottery Commission page.