A proposed bill in New Hampshire to raise the legal sports betting age from 18 to 21 has been voted against and shelved for 2025. The House Ways and Means Committee members voted 11 to seven against the bill during an executive meeting on January 27, finding it “inexpedient to legislate.” The bill, introduced by committee representative Sally Fellows, aimed to raise the minimum sports betting age in the state.
New Hampshire is one of only five states that allow 18-year-olds to place sports bets online. Representatives engaged in a debate during the committee meeting, with some arguing against the legislation to raise the betting age. The bill will remain closed for the year, but it could be reopened as early as January 2026.
In contrast, a bill in the New Hampshire Senate has been proposed to legalize online casino games in the state from January 1, 2026. This proposal would allow for online wagering with a license for between three and six online gaming platforms. The legal age for online casino gaming would be 18, potentially reinforcing the sports betting age at 18 instead of raising it to 21.
New York is also in talks to legalize online casino gambling, with lawmakers actively engaged in discussions to further iGaming in the state.
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