The Gambling Spotlight guide to online sports betting in New Hampshire tells you what you need to know about sports wagering in the state.
Fancy placing online sports bets in New Hampshire, but unsure where to begin? This guide to online sports betting in the Granite State has got you covered. We explain the legal backdrop to New Hampshire sports betting and show you how to sign up for a new online account. We also include plenty of info about the available sports betting markets and the types of bets you can place.
Are online betting sites legal in New Hampshire?
Online betting is legal in New Hampshire, but the choice is limited to a single operator. Governor Chris Sununu paved the way for legal sports betting when he signed the pivotal NH gambling legislation in July 2019. While the new law allowed multiple operators to launch in the Granite State, New Hampshire ultimately opted to work exclusively with DraftKings – announcing a six-year-long deal in November 2019. The DraftKings mobile website and app debuted in New Hampshire in December 2019.
The New Hampshire Lottery is responsible for overseeing sports betting in the state. It ensures that bettors can enjoy sports wagering safely while simultaneously serving as DraftKings’ official partner. Aside from this rather unusual set-up – plus the fact that New Hampshire is one of only a handful of states where the minimum age for sports betting is 18 rather than 21 – local betting laws aren’t too different from other jurisdictions. Bettors must hold a valid social security number and be physically located inside state lines when placing bets.
Why play at a licensed New Hampshire online betting site?
Even though the choice is limited to DraftKings, wagering at a licensed online betting site in New Hampshire comes with several benefits for bettors. Perhaps most importantly, sticking to betting with this sole legal online option allows you to avoid the dubious practices of offshore sites, which can include unhelpful customer support and delayed or missing payouts. Plus, you can expect DraftKings to handle your personal and financial details safely, and offer responsible gambling tools such as deposit limits and timeouts.
It’s unlikely that you’ll encounter any significant issues with DraftKings, but you can be confident that the NH Lottery will ensure its sports betting partner treats you fairly if any problems do arise.
Why should I avoid offshore online sportsbooks?
It’s certainly possible to find offshore sportsbooks that accept New Hampshire bettors, but we don’t recommend it. That’s because no matter how much offshore sportsbooks may look the part, and no matter how seemingly generous the welcome bonuses are, the fact remains that these sites are operating outside the law if they accept wagers from bettors in New Hampshire. There’s also nothing to prove that offshore online sportsbooks hold a license from any trusted gambling authority. As such, you can’t rely on these sites to treat you fairly, process your financial information securely, or payout any winnings promptly – or at all. Complaints may fall on deaf ears, and the NH Lottery will have limited – if any – means to help you out.
How to identify a legal online betting site in New Hampshire
Given the simple set-up of legal sports betting in New Hampshire, it’s pretty easy to confirm that you’re on a legal site. If an online sports betting operator that isn’t DraftKings allows you to place real money wagers while physically located inside New Hampshire, it’s operating illegally. Although changes are unlikely in the coming years, you can count on the team at Gambling Spotlight to keep you updated about any new additions to available legal online betting sites in New Hampshire.
Which online betting sites can New Hampshire residents play at?
As we’ve discussed, the list of online betting sites for New Hampshire is short and sweet. Let’s look at what New Hampshire residents and visitors to the state can expect from DraftKings.
DraftKings
When DraftKings launched in 2012, it didn’t take long to build a formidable reputation as a daily fantasy sports (DFS) provider. The company’s arrival in the sports betting world has proved equally successful, not least due to the exclusive rights to the New Hampshire market.
Bettors in the Granite State have plenty to look forward to as DraftKings customers. Highlights include a welcome bonus worth up to $1,000, an abundance of promotions for long-term bettors, and exciting features including live betting and the DK reward scheme. DraftKings also gets the basics right, with a wealth of wagering opportunities, straightforward banking, and on-the-ball customer support. DraftKings proves popular even in states where multiple sportsbooks are permitted, which should help NH bettors feel confident they will enjoy the experience provided by the site.
New Hampshire’s land-based bookmakers
DraftKings opened its first retail sportsbook in NH in August 2020 and there are now three locations available. Sports betting in retail lottery locations also looks likely to arrive soon. In the meantime, here’s where you can place a bet in person in the Granite State:
| Land-based sportsbook | Address |
| The Brook | 319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook, NH 03874 |
| Filotimo Casino & Restaurant – Manchester | 1279 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103 |
| Filotimo Casino & Restaurant – Dover | 887 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 |
How to bet on sports with real money
Ready to place real money sports bets in New Hampshire? It’s quick and easy to sign up for a DraftKings sports betting account.
- Click our link to head over to the DraftKings website. On the sign-up page, enter the requested details including your name, address, and date of birth. DraftKings will attempt to verify your identity automatically but may ask you to upload some documentation.
- Once your registration is complete, you can head to the cashier page to make your first deposit.
- Choose your preferred method from the available banking options and confirm the amount you’d like to pay into your account. To participate in the matched deposit offer, you’ll need to make a minimum deposit of $5, while a $5,000 deposit is required to claim the max bonus of $1,000.
- After you’ve made your first deposit, you’re all set to place real money sports bets with DraftKings. Good luck!
Which sports can I bet on in New Hampshire?
DraftKings offers excellent market coverage, so you should have no trouble putting money on your favorite athlete, team, or event. Here are just some of the sports you can bet on at DraftKings.
- Football (inc. NFL)
- Basketball (inc. NBA)
- Baseball incl. MLB)
- Hockey (incl. NHL)
- Soccer (incl. MLS)
- Boxing
- Golf
- Tennis
- Motorsports (incl. NASCAR)
- Cricket
- MMA
You can also bet on college sports at DraftKings, so long as events take place outside of New Hampshire and don’t involve any college teams from the state.
Local sports teams to bet on
There are no major league professional sports teams in New England, but many locals root for New England teams like New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Connecticut Sun. You should be able to find betting odds for these teams, and many others, at DraftKings.
Betting markets
There are various ways to back teams and athletes at DraftKings, so bettors should have no problem finding the wagers they want. Here are some of the common bet types on offer.
- Moneylines – Moneyline bets are among the simplest type of sports wager available. Bettors predict the outright winner of a match, game, or other sporting competition.
- Point spread – This market requires bettors to back the favorite to win by a margin set by the bookie, or back the underdog to either win outright or lose within a certain number of points.
- Props – The result of a sporting contest doesn’t matter with proposition bets. Instead, you’ll be backing specific outcomes such as which player or side will score next.
- Futures – No prizes for guessing that futures markets require bettors to predict the outcome of an upcoming sporting event. For example, you might choose the winner of the Masters or MLB All-Star Game.
- Totals – Totals, or over/under bets, require bettors to predict whether a given stat will come in above or below a threshold set by the sportsbook. For example, you might bet that there will be more than three touchdowns in the first half of an NFL game.
- Parlays – Parlays allow you to put multiple wagers on the same slip. All bets must land for your parlay to win, but the cumulative effect of the payouts can prove impressive.
- Live betting – There’s no need to hurry to get your bets in before an event kicks off. In-play betting allows you to place wagers right up to the end of an event, all while taking advantage of regularly updated odds.
Mobile betting apps in New Hampshire
New Hampshire bettors who enjoy placing real money sports wagers on the go can download the DraftKings mobile betting app. While this is the only legal New Hampshire mobile betting app available, bettors don’t get a raw deal. The DraftKings mobile sportsbook is available for Android and iOS mobile devices and offers the same great features as the desktop site. You can access all your favorite sports betting markets, see what sporting fixtures are on the horizon, place bets, and cash out any winnings, all within a few taps of your home screen. Plus, you can set up push notifications to stay up to speed with the latest promotions and bonuses at DraftKings.
New Hampshire betting payment methods
When you’re ready to add real money to your New Hampshire online sports betting account, DraftKings comes up trumps with a list of trustworthy banking options.
Deposit
DraftKings provides the following options when it comes to paying into your account. All methods offer instant deposits, so you can start placing real money sports bets on the DraftKings website or mobile betting app immediately:
- Debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
- DraftKings Play+ card
- PayPal
- Prepaid cards
- ACH/eCheck
- Online bank transfer
- Cash (via participating retail outlets or cashier cages)
Withdrawal
DraftKings supports a range of ways for you to get your hands on any winnings. You can expect quick payouts, especially if you opt for PayPal or the DraftKings Play+ account:
- DraftKings Play+ card
- PayPal
- Online bank transfer
- ACH/eCheck
- Check by mail
- Cash (via participating retail outlets or cashier cages)
History of gambling in New Hampshire
Interested in finding out a little more about how New Hampshire came to legalize sports betting? Here are some of the key dates in the journey.
2018 – The US Supreme Court declares the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) unconstitutional. All states are now free to introduce and manage regulated sports betting.
2019 – Governor Chris Sununu signs HB 480 in July, making in-person and online sports betting legal in the Granite State. In November, the state announces a deal with DraftKings, making the operator the sole provider of sport betting options in the state – in return for a generous percentage of betting revenues. In December, Sununu places the first legal online sports bet in New Hampshire, a mobile wager on the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl – a bet that would have come good had it been made a year earlier.
2020 – The first DraftKings retail sportsbook opens at the Brook in August. The company opens a second sportsbook in Manchester in September.
2021 – The New Hampshire governor signs HB 330 into law in July, permitting land-based sportsbooks to offer live bets. DraftKings opens a retail sportsbook in Dover in October, the third retail sportsbook in New Hampshire.
Problem gambling support in New Hampshire
Above all else, sports betting is supposed to be a source of entertainment. No form of gambling should cause you any stress or worry. Unfortunately, some bettors can develop problem gambling habits, such as spending too much money or time on betting or neglecting family and work responsibilities in order to gamble. If you would like help and advice, the following organizations offer problem gambling support in New Hampshire:
New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling
https://nhproblemgambling.org/Home.aspx
1 Eagle Square, 4th Floor, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-724-1605
Email: probgambnh@aol.com
National Council on Problem Gambling
https://www.ncpgambling.org/state/new-hampshire/
Phone: 1-800-522-4700
Gamblers Anonymous
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
Phone: 855-2CALLGA
Ready to place your bets in the Granite State?
Now you’ve checked out our guide to sports betting in New Hampshire, why not open a new DraftKings account and start placing your own real money sports bets? You can click our link to head on over and claim your matched deposit welcome bonus whenever you’re ready.
FAQs
Is online betting legal in New Hampshire?
Yes, but only DraftKings is available. This exclusive deal means that sports betting sites like FanDuel, Barstool, and BetMGM will remain unavailable inside New Hampshire state lines until at least 2025. Bettors need to be 18 years old or over and have a valid US SSN.
How do I know if I’m playing at a licensed New Hampshire online sportsbook?
The current state of play when it comes to sports betting legislation in New Hampshire means that if a site you’re betting on isn’t DraftKings, then it doesn’t have a license. Gambling Spotlight will keep you updated with any changes to the status quo if and when they happen.
Will I be taxed for my gambling winnings?
New Hampshire bettors don’t need to pay state income tax on their gambling winnings. However, your returns may still be subject to federal tax.
What other forms of gambling are allowed in New Hampshire?
Despite the introduction of legal online, mobile, and in-person sports betting in New Hampshire, the state is still gambling averse in other respects. There are no commercial or tribal casinos in the state, nor are online casinos permitted. Charitable casino gaming at locations such as The Brook and Filotimo fill in the gap for players. NH gamblers can also enjoy daily fantasy sports, pari-mutuel racing, and the NH Lottery.
Do you need to be in New Hampshire to play at a New Hampshire online sportsbook?
Yes. To place legal online sports bets in New Hampshire, you need to be physically inside state lines. DraftKings uses geolocation technology to confirm you are in New Hampshire. You can, however, manage your account from outside the state if you wish.
Is New Hampshire online betting fair?
You can only be assured of a fair betting experience in New Hampshire if you stick to the DraftKings website or app. No other sites have a license to operate in New Hampshire, so there is no way to know if they will treat you fairly.
Which is the best online betting site in New Hampshire?
DraftKings is the only legal option and will always be your best bet if you want to enjoy real money sports betting in New Hampshire.
Are there any new online betting sites in New Hampshire?
No. DraftKings has been available in New Hampshire since 2019, and a monopoly deal means that new sports betting sites in New Hampshire are not due to arrive for quite some time.