Online gambling and sports betting in New Hampshire

• Online sports betting legal; single-operator model (DraftKings).
• Retail sportsbooks legal via lottery-authorised locations.
• Online casino/iGaming not legal.
• NH Lottery Commission oversees sports betting and fantasy contests.
• Sports betting launched December 30, 2019.
• Max 5 online, 10 retail sportsbooks allowed by statute; only DraftKings contracted.
• Minimum betting age 18; in-state college betting prohibited.
• DraftKings exclusivity currently runs through June 30, 2028.
• Fantasy sports separately regulated under RSA 287-H.
• Online casino and online poker explicitly illegal under current framework.

New Hampshire Lottery Commission

Sports wagering: RSA 287-I (HB 480); fantasy sports: RSA 287-H. Other gambling statutes: unconfirmed.

Not confirmed. unconfirmed.

No clearly cited NH-specific ban on advertising offshore gambling located; however, operators should treat promotion of unlicensed sportsbooks as inconsistent with New Hampshire and federal law obligations.

National rules also apply — see online gambling regulation in United States.

The regulator publishes a list of licensed or authorised operators.

• New Hampshire Lottery extended DraftKings’ exclusive online and retail sportsbook contract through June 30, 2028.
• New contract terms maintain 51% GGR share on mobile and 50% on retail for the Lottery.
• Regulatory trackers in 2026 continue to list online casino and poker as illegal in New Hampshire.
• Chapter Lot 3000 sports wagering rules updated online, confirming age 18+ and other operational standards.
• Ongoing commentary in 2026 highlights DraftKings’ continued monopoly despite statutory cap of five online skins.

• Exact statutory or regulatory text prohibiting advertising offshore/unlicensed gambling not located; US federal law (e.g., UIGEA, Wire Act) and NH consumer-protection/lottery statutes likely constrain such advertising.[unconfirmed]
• Public-facing URL where NH Lottery publishes the official list of authorised retail sportsbook locations and online operators not confirmed, though multiple 2026 industry sources state DraftKings is the sole legal mobile and retail operator.
• Detailed chapter and section citations for all relevant New Hampshire gambling statutes beyond RSA 287-H and RSA 287-I not confirmed.
• Whether the Lottery’s website-based “sports lottery” product (via Intralot) is offered as of late 2026 is unclear from 2026 sources.
• Whether New Hampshire separately regulates sweepstakes/social casinos
• Whether mystery boxes/loot boxes have any NH-specific gambling enforcement
• Whether prediction markets are treated by New Hampshire authorities as gambling versus federal financial products
• Exact statutory treatment of offshore online poker players versus operators

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26. fantasy-api.cbssports.com/prediction/news/prediction-market-legal-states/

Researched 2026-09-21 from public sources and summarised by the Brandfense team. Not legal advice — confirm with the regulator or your counsel before acting.