HB728 Authorizing video lottery terminals at charity gaming facilities and repealing historic horse racing licensing.
Authorizing video lottery terminals at charity gaming facilities and repealing historic horse racing licensing.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
VLTs could generate state revenue but also increase gambling-related financial harm for vulnerable individuals.
Your Community
Expanded gambling can increase addiction, financial distress, and social costs in host communities.
Your Freedom
Expands gambling options for adults who choose to participate.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 80
Sponsor
Fred Doucette (R)
The Short Version
Would have authorized video lottery terminals (VLTs) at charity gaming facilities while repealing historic horse racing licensing. This represents a shift in how NH approaches gambling expansion.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Charity gaming facilities
- ▲ State revenue
- ▲ Gamblers seeking more options
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Problem gamblers and their families
- ▼ Communities bearing social costs of expanded gambling
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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