If the bill becomes law, SB 104 would let New Hampshire residents play online casino games including blackjack, poker, roulette, baccarat, and craps. The bill includes age and identity verification rules, geolocation checks to confirm players are physically in the state, betting limits, and voluntary self-exclusion options for licensed operators.
Additionally, the measure still needs approval from the full legislature and the governor’s signature before taking effect, and it isn’t the state’s first attempt at this; an earlier version advanced in 2023 before being stopped in the House, and a separate bill was tabled in 2025.
Supporters have pointed to the revenue the bill could generate, with about 35% of net online casino profits set to go toward scholarships through the Community College System of New Hampshire, and another 10% to the New Hampshire Lottery for administrative costs. Estimates put first-year revenue around $5 million, growing to around $20 million in year two and $30 million by year three.
However, the bill faces criticism from the state’s charitable gaming sector, which runs about 16 venues that fund nonprofits through casino-style games and poker. Senator Bill Gannon warned the expansion could pull revenue away from those organizations, and Churchill Downs, which owns Chasers Poker Room and Casino in Salem, has also opposed the bill through its lobbyist.
New Hampshire already allows online sports betting through an exclusive deal with DraftKings and the state lottery, but online casino gaming would mark a bigger expansion since it isn’t tied to scheduled sporting events.
