New Hampshire sports betting bill advances
The Senate has passed New Hampshire’s amended sports betting bill and sent it back to the House for final approval.
US.- New Hampshire is closer than ever to legalising sports betting in the state. The Senate passed the amended House Bill 480 and sent it back to get the Representatives final approval.
The proposed legislation had recently been approved by the Finance Committee and needed yet another vote on the floor. After lawmakers passed it yet again, the decision is now up to their peers in the House.
Representatives will look into any changes and then – potentially – send it to Governor Chris Sununu.
An amendment to the bill covers mobile sports betting in New Hampshire and sets a maximum of five operators. They would be responsible for age verification software to ensure that only players over the age of 18 could gain access. Furthermore, they must cover geolocation software to keep the business within the state.
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission would set wager limits for periodical amounts. It would do so either independently or through an agent. Furthermore, it would select those operators that could turn the most revenue for the state.
The House’s vote
In a 269-82 vote, the House had decided to approve sports betting in New Hampshire. However, the original piece of legislation was amended. Should it pass, punters would be allowed to bet on sports at retail, online and mobile venues. Representatives are expectant on what Senators decide, to see whether they get to vote on it again. New Hampshire legislators believe that sports betting has a good chance to be legalised. According to proponents of the bill pushing its regulation, Governor Chris Sununu’s support gives the motion a boost.
