House passes sports betting in New Hampshire

Sports betting in New Hampshire may soon be legal as the House of Representatives passed a bill.

US.- Sports betting in New Hampshire has a strong case and may soon be legal after a proposed legislation moved forward in the General Assembly. The state’s House of Representatives approved House Bill 480, which would regulate the segment, and sent it to the Senate for further discussion.

In a 269-82 vote, the House 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.

The House decided that the bill needed work before allowing the arrival of sports betting in New Hampshire. Lawmakers set a limit of 10 retail sportsbooks in the state and the establishment of a council for responsible gambling. Furthermore, they clarified the prohibited events where sports betting would not be allowed. Collegiate sports events within the state, high school sports and amateur contests involving minors will be banned.

Lawmakers expect the Legislature will approve the bill before July 1. In that case, the state would get the segment up and running as soon as possible.

Governor would sign the bill

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.

“We’re not creating a new industry here, we’re just bringing an illicit industry into a legalized industry,” Rep. Timothy Lang had told the Concord Monitor. “If the bill passes, they’ll seek town approval to offer sports betting there. That’d be the kind of place you can go to sit and watch a game and place a bet,” he added.