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Online gambling in New Hampshire: what is legal

New Hampshire's Lottery Commission runs online sports betting through a single platform, live since 30 December 2019, for players aged 18 and over; a 2025 bill to raise the age to 21 was rejected. The lottery also sells e-Instant and draw-game tickets online through its iLottery service. Online casino games and online poker are not legal. No sweepstakes ban has been enacted.

Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.

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Regulator and help

Who regulates gambling in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Lottery Commission

Free, confidential help

National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).

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Recent changes

  1. 27 Jan 2025

    House Ways and Means Committee killed HB 83, which would have raised the sports betting age from 18 to 21. SiGMA News (28 Jan 2025)

New Hampshire: quick answers

Is online casino legal in New Hampshire?

No. Online casino is not legal in New Hampshire. Online casino gaming is not legal in New Hampshire.

Is online sports betting legal in New Hampshire?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in New Hampshire (since 30 Dec 2019). The minimum age is 18. Online sports betting live via one platform under contract with the Lottery; minimum age 18.

Is online poker legal in New Hampshire?

No. Online poker is not legal in New Hampshire. No regulated online poker in New Hampshire.

Is buying lottery tickets online legal in New Hampshire?

Yes. Buying lottery tickets online is legal and regulated in New Hampshire. The minimum age is 18. NH Lottery sells e-Instants and draw games online through iLottery.

Is a sweepstakes casino legal in New Hampshire?

A sweepstakes casino is not banned in New Hampshire, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No state ban or licensing found.