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Online Gambling in New Hampshire

New Hampshire sports betting is exclusive to DraftKings and taxed at 51% — one of the highest rates in the US. Sweepstakes casinos are legal, but real-money online casino isn't.

What's legal in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire legalized sports betting in 2019 and launched online in January 2020, regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission with DraftKings as the exclusive operator (21+). The tax rate is 51%, among the highest nationally, funding public education. Sweepstakes casinos are legal. Real-money online casino, poker and commercial horse racing are not active.

Sports Betting and Casino Bonuses for Gamblers in New Hampshire

Current welcome offers
SportsbookDraftKingsBet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets
SweepsNoLimitCoinsFree Gold Coins + Sweeps Coins on signup
SweepsFunrizeWelcome Gold Coins package
PredictsKalshiNew-account trading bonus (federally regulated)
agamble.com editors’ verdict

Sports betting here runs through a single operator (DraftKings, Bet $5 Get $200), so there’s no competing welcome offer to weigh.

Best for a new customer in New Hampshire: the lone DraftKings book for sports; sweepstakes casinos cover casino-style play.

Sports betting in New Hampshire — DraftKings only

New Hampshire runs a single-operator model: DraftKings is the only legal sportsbook, online or retail. 21+. Tax is 51%.

  1. DraftKings Sportsbook NH Lottery exclusive

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Sweepstakes casinos in New Hampshire

With no real-money online casino, sweepstakes casinos are a legal free-to-play option in New Hampshire. Gold Coins for play, Sweeps Coins for prizes.

  1. NoLimitCoins
  2. Funrize
  3. FunzCity
  4. Real Prize

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Prediction markets in New Hampshire

Contested. Prediction markets run under federal CFTC rules; their New Hampshire status is unsettled amid the national dispute over sports event contracts.

Horse racing in New Hampshire

Limited. New Hampshire has no active commercial racetracks, and online ADW availability is limited. We won’t list racing offers we can’t confirm here.

What you can't do in New Hampshire

Real-money online casino and online poker are not legal in New Hampshire, and you can’t use any sportsbook other than DraftKings.

New Hampshire online gambling: timeline & outlook

  • 2019 · Sports betting legalized.
  • 2020 · DraftKings launches as the exclusive sportsbook (January) under a six-year contract.
  • 2025–26 · Single-operator model and 51% tax continue; sweepstakes remain legal.
  • 2027 (proj.) · Possible review of the exclusive contract; no iGaming push.
  • 2028 (proj.) · Online casino would require new legislation.
What to expect

The 2027–2028 outlook

New Hampshire is a single-operator, high-tax sports market with open sweepstakes.

Online casinoNo active push; not on the horizon.
SweepstakesLegal and operating as a free-to-play option.
Sports bettingDraftKings only, taxed at 51% — among the highest in the US.
Prediction marketsContested; tied to federal CFTC outcomes.

New Hampshire gambling FAQ

Is online casino legal in New Hampshire?

No. Real-money online casino and poker are not legal in New Hampshire.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in New Hampshire?

Yes. With no ban in place, brands like NoLimitCoins, Funrize, FunzCity and Real Prize accept New Hampshire players.

Which sportsbooks are legal in New Hampshire?

Only DraftKings, under an exclusive contract with the NH Lottery. 21+. The tax rate is 51%.

Can I bet on horse racing online in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has no active commercial racetracks and ADW availability is limited, so we don’t feature racing offers for the state.

Nearby states

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