New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Advances After Senate Vote

New Hampshire’s latest attempt to legalise online casino gaming has advanced after Senate Bill 104 passed a Senate vote by 13–11.

The proposal will now be considered by the Senate Finance Committee, where lawmakers are expected to examine its proposed regulatory framework and financial implications.

SB 104 would establish a regulated online casino market in New Hampshire, allowing games including blackjack, poker, roulette, baccarat and craps.

The legislation remains subject to further approval before it can become law.

Online Casino Proposal Moves To Finance Committee

The bill includes provisions covering age and identity verification, alongside geolocation requirements designed to determine whether players are located within New Hampshire when accessing online casino services.

Wagering limits and voluntary self-exclusion measures are also included within the proposed framework.

New Hampshire currently permits online sports betting through an arrangement between DraftKings and the New Hampshire Lottery, while online lottery products are also available.

SB 104 represents the latest attempt to introduce regulated iGaming in the state. An earlier online casino proposal advanced through the Senate in 2023 before failing to progress through the House, while SB 168 was tabled in 2025.

Revenue Proposed For Community College Scholarships

Supporters of the legislation have pointed to the potential additional revenue generated by a regulated online casino market.

Under the proposal, approximately 35% of net online casino profits would be allocated to scholarships through the Community College System of New Hampshire.

A further 10% would be directed to the New Hampshire Lottery to cover costs associated with administering the market.

Revenue estimates cited in support of the proposal project approximately $5m during the first year, increasing to $20m in the second year and $30m by the third.

Charitable Gaming Sector Raises Concerns

The proposal has faced opposition from parts of New Hampshire’s charitable gaming industry, which includes approximately 16 venues offering casino-style games and poker to generate funding for nonprofit organisations.

Opponents have raised concerns that introducing online casino gaming could divert customers and revenue away from existing charitable gaming venues.

Senator Bill Gannon has argued that expanding online gambling could reduce the amount of funding generated for charitable organisations.

Churchill Downs, which owns Chasers Poker Room and Casino in Salem, has also opposed the proposal through lobbyist and former Senate president Peter Bragdon.

The Senate Finance Committee will now consider SB 104 before the proposal can progress through further stages of New Hampshire’s legislative process.