New Hampshire Sports Betting
Online betting available
DraftKings operates as the exclusive statewide app.
Yes, sports betting is legal in New Hampshire as of October 26, 2026. The state offers regulated online sportsbooks overseen by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, and 1 betting app is currently tracked here. You must be 18 or older, and you must be physically within New Hampshire to bet.
Legal Status
Online betting available
Regulator
New Hampshire Lottery Commission
Governing law: RSA Chapter 287-I (enacted 2019, 215:1, effective July 12, 2019)
College Player Props
Restricted, Also restricts props on games played in-state.
Sportsbook Apps Available in New Hampshire
The following major sportsbook apps are listed as operating in New Hampshire. Availability can change as operators launch, exit, or shift partnerships, always confirm current access and age requirements before creating an account.
More Ways to Play in New Hampshire
Beyond the licensed sportsbooks above, these platforms work under federal or sweepstakes rules rather than a New Hampshire sportsbook license. We list only platforms whose published rules do not exclude New Hampshire, as of October 2026. Rules change, so confirm eligibility in the app before you sign up.
The offers below are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. How we make money.
Prediction markets
You buy yes-or-no contracts on events, including games, priced from 1 to 99 cents; a correct contract pays $1. How prediction markets work.
Sweepstakes apps
These run on play coins plus a promotional sweepstakes currency you can redeem for prizes. How sweepstakes sportsbooks work.
How to Start Betting in New Hampshire
Confirm you're eligible
You must be 18 or older, and you must be physically located in New Hampshire when you place a bet. Sportsbooks verify your location with geolocation technology.
Choose a licensed sportsbook
Pick from the operators licensed in New Hampshire (listed above). Each is regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
Create and verify your account
Registration takes a few minutes and requires your legal name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number for identity verification.
Deposit and place your first bet
Add funds with a supported payment method, then browse markets. Start small, set a budget before you play, and use the operator's responsible-gaming tools. New to reading a betting line? Start with how betting odds work.
About the New Hampshire Sports Betting Market
DraftKings operates as the exclusive statewide app. The market is overseen by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, which licenses operators, enforces consumer protections, and publishes the official list of approved sportsbooks. With 1 app tracked here, New Hampshire bettors have a range of choices for odds, markets, live betting, and promotions.
Before signing up, it’s worth comparing operators on the things that matter to you, odds quality, the breadth of markets, live/in-play betting, payout speed, and rewards. Our sportsbook directory compares coverage across states, and you can check New Hampshire’s college prop rules before placing any NCAA wagers. The promos page tracks each operator's current welcome offer.
New Hampshire College Player Prop Rules
| College Player Props | In-State Team Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | No in-state team props | Also restricts props on games played in-state. |
Sports Betting in States Near New Hampshire
Each neighboring jurisdiction licenses its own sportsbooks. An app only works while you are physically inside the state that licensed it, so crossing a border changes what you can use.
New Hampshire Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire offers legal online sports betting regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
Which betting apps are legal in New Hampshire?
As of October 26, 2026, 1 sportsbook app operates legally in New Hampshire: DraftKings. FanDuel, BetMGM and Fanatics Sportsbook do not take bets there. You must be physically in New Hampshire to place a bet; the full list is above.
How old do you have to be to bet in New Hampshire?
You must be 18 or older to place a sports bet in New Hampshire, and you must be physically located within New Hampshire when you wager.
Do you have to live in New Hampshire to bet there?
No. You don’t need to be a resident, you only need to be physically inside New Hampshire when placing a bet. Sportsbooks confirm your location with geolocation before accepting wagers.
Are online sportsbooks in New Hampshire safe and legal?
Sportsbooks licensed by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission are legal and subject to state oversight, including identity verification, fund protection, and responsible-gaming requirements. Avoid unlicensed offshore sites.
Can you bet college player props in New Hampshire?
Also restricts props on games played in-state.
Who regulates sports betting in New Hampshire?
Sports wagering in New Hampshire falls under the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
Sources for this New Hampshire guide
- New Hampshire Lottery Commission: the state regulator
- RSA Chapter 287-I (enacted 2019, 215:1, effective July 12, 2019): The Lottery Commission runs sports betting directly or through selected agents, online and at up to 10 retail locations approved by local vote.
- Minimum age rule: RSA 287-I:1, II and 287-I:7 set the age at 18. HB 83 (2025) would have raised it to 21; the House indefinitely postponed it 215-140 on February 6, 2025.
- New Hampshire legislature: bill search