Current Age Limit for Sports Betting in New Hampshire
Legislature in New Hampshire Vetoes Proposal to Elevate Age Limit for Sports Wagering
In the Granite State, the minimum age for sports betting remains 18, whether you're placing a wager online or in-person. Yet, debates to crank up this minimum age to 21 have been buzzing around, as evidenced by House Bill 83, which, alas, failed to progress beyond committee in 2025 [Doc1, Doc2].
New Hampshire's Gaming Revenue Boom
Although exact figures for the annual change in sports betting handle for New Hampshire aren't explicitly mentioned, it's clear that the state has been enjoying some serious growth in its gaming sector. In the past year, New Hampshire's gaming coffers swelled by an impressive 48.5%, making $35.2 million from games of chance and historic horse racing compared to the $23.7 million collected in 2023 [Doc3]. This surge is part of a broader trend, encompassing the expansion of both charitable gaming and sports betting. However, specific details regarding the sports betting handle are somewhat scarce.
Gaming Scene in New Hampshire
New Hampshire sports betting operates under the supervision of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, with only one mobile sports betting operator, DraftKings, on board [Doc1]. The company agreed to share a substantial 51% of its sports betting revenue with the state [Doc1]. The state's gaming industry has been flourishing, with the charitable gaming sector seeing steady growth [Doc3]. Furthermore, calls to the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling have been mounting, signaling an increased concern about responsible gaming practices [Doc3].
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- Savio may consider reaching the legal sports-betting age in New Hampshire by 2025, as it stands at 18, yet debates to raise it to 21 persist, as seen in House Bill 83.
- The online casino market, including sports betting, has shown significant growth in New Hampshire, with annual gaming revenue increasing by an impressive 48.5% in the past year, generating $35.2 million in 2025.
- Despite the considerable growth in the gaming industry, specific details concerning the sports-betting handle remain somewhat scarce, due to a lack of explicit data.
- In the Granite State, sports betting is overseen by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, with only one operator, DraftKings, offering mobile sports betting, and agreeing to contribute 51% of its sports-betting revenue to the state.
- As the gaming industry in New Hampshire continues to flourish, concerns about responsible gambling practices have risen, with calls to the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling increasing notably.
