New Hampshire Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of New Hampshire. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in New Hampshire. New Hampshire legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
LEGALThe minimum gambling age in New Hampshire is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law permits gambling at age 18 for certain forms (lottery, bingo, pari-mutuel).
Casino Minimum Age
18+ for most gambling; 21+ at some venues
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor.
Minimum Gambling Age
18+
Online Casinos & Poker
LEGALNew Hampshire legalized online casino gambling and poker in 2019 under RSA 284-B:64. Licensed operators may offer online casino games and poker to residents physically located in the state.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of licensed online gambling software is legal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or operation of online casino and poker platforms requires licensing by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
Penalties
Unlicensed operation or participation can result in fines and criminal penalties.
Minimum Age
21+ for online casino and poker gambling.
New Hampshire legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling under RSA 284:21-a and RSA 284:21-b. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission regulates online sports betting, which launched in 2019.
Online Gambling Rules
Possession of licensed online gambling software is legal.
Licensed Operators
Sale or operation of online gambling platforms requires licensing by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations can result in misdemeanor charges with fines and imprisonment.
Minimum Age
18 years old
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in New Hampshire as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. No significant changes to social gambling laws in recent years.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDSports betting is legal with restrictions in New Hampshire. No significant changes since the launch in 2019.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 18+. New Hampshire launched sports betting in December 2019 through an exclusive contract with DraftKings. Online/mobile and retail available. New Hampshire is one of the few states with an 18+ age requirement. The state uses a lottery model with DraftKings as the exclusive operator.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide through DraftKings only. Retail sportsbooks at select locations. Operator tax rate: 51% of gross revenue (one of the highest, but offset by exclusive operator model).
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
18+