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Sports betting in New Hampshire: age, regulator and how to bet
Minimum age 18+. Regulated by New Hampshire Lottery Commission (RSA 287-I). This page summarizes official sources only; it is not legal advice and not a recommendation to bet.
Minimum age
18 years old for sports betting, per the source below.
This state is 18+, not 21+. Operators and venues may set a higher age for their own services; check their terms.
The statute defines an "authorized sports bettor" as an individual 18 years of age or older who is physically present in New Hampshire. New Hampshire is one of the states where the sports betting age is 18, not 21.
Source: RSA 287-I:1 (definitions) (verified )
Who regulates it
New Hampshire Lottery Commission (RSA 287-I)
Source: official page or statute (verified )
How you can bet
Online and retail
The New Hampshire Lottery page describes two channels: a mobile platform and physical retail locations, both run through the single operator the Lottery names on that page.
Source: New Hampshire Lottery: sports betting page (verified )
Find the current licensed operators on the regulator's own website (linked above). We do not list or link to individual sportsbooks.
Help and self-exclusion
National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-522-4700 also works). NCPG state-by-state help map.
Taxes on winnings
Federal tax rules are the same in every state: gambling winnings are taxable income. See our taxes guide. State income tax rules differ; check your state tax agency (not covered on this page yet).
Before you open an account
- Confirm the operator is on the regulator's licensed list above, not just that a site or app looks real.
- Read the terms, especially for any bonus: see bonus fine print.
- Set deposit and time limits first, and know how to get help or self-exclude.