HB1434 Enabling municipalities to vote to allow the sale of Keno.
Enabling municipalities to vote to allow the sale of Keno.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Keno revenue could fund local services, but gambling also extracts money from communities.
Your Community
Mixed impact: local revenue generation vs. potential gambling addiction concerns.
Your Freedom
Empowers municipalities to make their own decisions about Keno through democratic vote.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Leonard Turcotte (R)
The Short Version
Allows municipalities to hold votes on whether to permit Keno sales in their town. This gives local communities the choice to allow or prohibit this form of gambling, expanding local control over lottery games.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Municipalities wanting gambling revenue
- ▲ Restaurants and bars that could sell Keno
- ▲ State lottery fund
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Problem gamblers
- ▼ Communities concerned about gambling expansion
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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