Governor Chris Sununu signed bill HB 480 into law on July 16, 2019, which ushered in the legal age of sports betting in New Hampshire.
For a state with only one sportsbook partner, New Hampshire punches above its weight. Among states with legal wagering, NH ranks eighth in per capita sports betting handle with $37.32 wagered per resident.
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Population: 1.3 million
Legal age for sports betting: 18
Online sports betting: Yes
Retail sportsbooks: Yes
Sports betting revenue: $293 million
Yes. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission controls the state's betting enterprise. NH launched mobile sports betting via the DraftKings Sportsbook app in early 2020.
Persons 18 years of age and older are of legal sports betting age in New Hampshire. As a registered player, you can wager from anywhere within NH's borders.
Review these handy tips before placing your first Granite State sports wager.
Legal age18 is the minimum legal age for sports betting in New Hampshire.
Mobile bettingLegal online sports wagering with your mobile device is authorized. NH gaming laws include allotments for five mobile skins extended to third-party online sportsbook operators. Currently, DraftKings is the state's lone operator.
Remote registrationRemote registrations and online live betting are permitted under state law. Players can open and fund their online legal sports betting account, avoiding the hassle of registering in person.
Within state bordersNH online sports betting activity must be conducted inside of New Hampshire state lines. The NH Lottery Commission, in concert with the mobile operator, uses geolocation software to block anyone outside of the state from accessing its platform.
Retail sportsbooksNew Hampshire can offer licenses for up to 10 retail or brick-and-mortar locations. However, DraftKings is the first and only operator active in NH.
Taxable winningsSince sports bet winnings are considered income, they are subject to income tax. Like reporting your income, you need to declare how much money you earned through legalized sports betting.
New Hampshire does not have a state income tax, but you are required to pay federal taxes. The federal gambling tax is 25%, but you can deduct losses. For winnings over $5,000, you must complete and submit a WG-2 form to the IRS.
Our team of sports betting experts tests and rates each betting site to assure you're playing at a safe and secure online sportsbook.
While New Hampshire gaming laws permit up to five online sportsbook operators, DraftKings has secured its market position as NH's only mobile and retail sports betting platform. Newly registered players receive a risk-free bet of up to $500 and also qualify for a 20% bonus on future deposits. The DraftKings mobile app is available for free download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
NH gaming laws allow for up to five mobile operators and 10 retail outlets. However, the exclusive sports betting partnership between New Hampshire and DraftKings leaves consumers with little choice.
Setting up your online legal sports betting account is simple. For in-person wagering, you can visit one of the state's affiliated land-based sportsbooks.
Currently, you are limited to one legal sports betting partner. That limitation does not diminish the importance of reading reviews and conducting your research.
Registration requires you to submit personal information like your legal name, date of birth, and address. Tap the site's sign-up button to begin.
Competition between sportsbooks in other states is intense. Most operators tease lucrative sign-up offers to attract new users. Always read the terms and conditions before laying claim to these common types:
The most common or frequently leveraged bet types in New Hampshire include moneylines, Over/Unders (totals), point spreads, parlays, teasers, futures, and live bets.
Funding an account is a required step, typically accomplished by accessing the sportsbook’s banking section or cashier tab. It is common for operators to redirect you here following the sign-up process.
Registering with several different online sportsbooks can help you to secure better lines and odds. The rub for New Hampshire bettors is that that you are limited to one legal operator.
Securing your winnings, should you win a bet, should be straightforward. The withdrawal policy for sportsbooks operating in New Hampshire will disclose the particulars.
Odds explainedNew Hampshire's sports betting sites and its retail locations use American format to display the betting odds.
The minus sign (-) identifies favorites and the number that follows tells you the outlay you’ll have to make to score $100 in winnings. In this example, odds set at -170 indicates that you must gamble $170 to win $100.
You'll notice a plus sign (+) for the underdogs, which represents the amount you’ll win for betting $100. In this example, +110 odds indicate a bet of $100 would net you $110 if the underdog is triumphant.
Our in-house odds converter allows you to toggle between American, fraction, and decimal odds.
Cracks have emerged in the Granite State, where DraftKings enjoys market exclusivity: Its monthly sports betting handle fell by seven percent in June.
This table illustrates how much money New Hampshire rakes in yearly from sports betting:
|
Year |
Total handle |
Revenue |
Hold percentage |
Tax revenue |
|
2019 |
$360K |
$44K |
12.4% |
$19K |
|
2020 |
$292M |
$23M |
8.0% |
$11M |
|
Month |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
|
January |
$59.8M |
$16M |
N/A |
|
February |
$51M |
$22M |
N/A |
|
March |
$55M |
$8.7M |
N/A |
|
April |
$46.7M |
$3.7M |
N/A |
|
May |
$42.3M |
$7M |
N/A |
|
June |
$39.2M |
$8M |
N/A |
|
July |
- |
$11.6M |
N/A |
|
August |
- |
$27.5M |
N/A |
|
September |
- |
$41M |
N/A |
|
October |
- |
$47M |
N/A |
|
November |
- |
$46.5M |
N/A |
|
December |
- |
$51.6M |
$360K |
|
Total |
$294M |
$292M |
$360K |
New Hampshire sportsbooks can post odds on conventional sports and even off-field sports-related events like the NFL Draft.
Here's a closer look at what is off the table for NH bettors:
PoliticsNew Hampshire bettors do not have the ability to legally wager on U.S. elections.
eSportsNew Hampshire's gaming law doesn’t spell out provisions either for or against betting on esports. NH Representative Timothy Lang (R). has aims to file an iGaming bill in 2022.
AwardsNH law doesn’t provide any stipulations for or against wagering on non-sports events. Legal NH sportsbooks will not post odds for events like the Academy Awards.
There's no betting on in-state collegiate games. However, you can bet freely on out-of-state college teams.
NH sports betting may take place legally offline (retail) or online through a mobile app or desktop. In NH, wagers can be placed in person at sportsbooks located within designated casinos.
|
Online sportsbook operator |
Mobile app |
Odds provider |
Online casino |
Retail partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yes |
SBTech |
No |
Two locations: The Brook and Filotimo Casino |
|
Sportsbook |
Venue |
Address |
Phone number |
Odds provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DraftKings Sportsbook |
The Brook |
319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook, NH 03874 |
(603) 474-3065 |
SBTech |
|
DraftKings Sportsbook |
Filotimo Casino and Restaurant |
1279 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103 |
(603) 668-6591 |
SBTtech |
Backing your favorite or hometown team is tempting but can be potentially damaging to your betting bankroll. Investing or betting with emotion leaves you vulnerable to statistical analysis and trends.
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In 2019, New Hampshire requested proposals asking sportsbook operator applicants to classify what percentage of gross gaming revenue they would relinquish to the state.
The rate earmarked is contingent upon the number of rivals in the market. DraftKings proposed a 51-49 split in exchange for being the state's sole operator. New Hampshire accepted the deal, giving DraftKings market exclusivity.
Check out this timeline for a snapshot of the state's sports betting history:
New Hampshire gaming laws are somewhat convoluted. Gambling establishments called casinos are glorified sports bars with dedicated areas for poker and other table games.
The state's rather large charitable gaming scene is where the grey area comes into play. In those instances, players can partake in poker and several table games at the various charitable casinos across NH. However, gaming slot machines are prohibited from operating in these locations. Its residents are forbidden from playing any online casino games or poker online.
CasinoOnline casinos are prohibited in New Hampshire. It is unclear whether DraftKings would also gain exclusivity in this domain or if each casino operator could partner with other venues.
PokerThe state's charitable gaming law comes into play for poker. NH legalized poker in 1977 but requires a portion of all proceeds goes to charity. There are 12 poker rooms found in New Hampshire.
Horse racingBetting on horse racing is legal in New Hampshire, but the closure of multiple tracks has sunk its live racing industry. Players can wager on out-of-state and international races with TVG, TwinSpires, TrackInfo, and other online betting apps.
Daily Fantasy SportsNew Hampshire is one of only a few states to explicitly legalize DFS games. Bill HB 580 was passed in 2017 and permits NH residents to partake in fantasy competitions and the state to tax the operators. DraftKings and FanDuel easily have the most active players and offer significantly larger DFS prize pools.
New Hampshire is a member of the National Council Of Problem Gambling. Anyone with a problem can call 1-800-522-4700 toll-free.
In addition to New Hampshire, these states have implemented legal sports betting: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Based on our own testing in addition to feedback from our Covers community, we advise you to avoid any and all offshore betting sites. There is no recourse for New Hampshire bettors in the event of a dispute with one of these websites. Stick with a legal, regulated New Hampshire sportsbook.
Yes, you can use the DraftKings Sportsbook app or visit one of the two DraftKings Sportsbook retail locations. They are the state's lone authorized legal sports betting operator.
Anyone 18 years of age and older can legally wager on sports in New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission oversees sports betting. The state lottery is the only other legal form of gambling in New Hampshire.
You can place a wager anywhere within NH state borders. New Hampshire residency is not required, but you must be physically located within the state. Geolocation technology is used to verify your location.
Yes, but only through the DraftKings mobile app.
No, FanDuel is not authorized to operate in New Hampshire. DraftKings gained NH market exclusivity after the state accepted their proposed 51-49 revenue split.
The New Hampshire Lottery regulates sports betting, and the law permits the lottery to have its own sports betting games. There are no NH casinos, but sports bars and lounges can be established within existing businesses.
Yes, but you cannot wager on in-state New Hampshire collegiate teams.
Nobody else, at this time. The New Hampshire law permits up to five mobile operators and 10 retail locations. The state issued a sports betting Request for Proposal and got responses from 13 potential operators. DraftKings has a monopoly on mobile and retail sports betting through its agreement with NH.
