Casino
November 5, 2024
New Hampshire Could Soon Roll Slots Across Gaming Halls
New Hampshire may soon welcome more slots locally, as the state is warming up to the idea of emulating the Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines already available and introducing similarly “delayed” slot games at gaming halls and casinos. In New Hampshire Calls for Slots Legalization Are Being Heard Essentially, HHR machines are a type of […]
Legal
October 28, 2024
New Hampshire Casino Owner, Former Senator Indicted
Earlier this month, the owner of Concord Casino and former New Hampshire state senator, Andy Sanborn, was arrested over allegations of fraud and misappropriation of COVID-related relief funds. Now, the former senator was officially indicted on felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 from the state. Sanborn Indicted on Theft by Deception A grand jury […]
Casino
September 24, 2024
Judge Extends Deadline for Andy Sanborn’s Concord Casino Sale
A New Hampshire judge has given former state Senator Andy Sanborn more time to sell his Concord Casino throwing him a lifeline as he faces legal troubles and close watch from regulators. Sanborn’s Casino Sale Extension Sparks Debate Over Accountability Judge Gregory Albert decided that letting Sanborn have extra time to finish the sale would […]
Casino
August 13, 2024
City in New Hampshire Proposes Tightening Casino Location Rules
New zoning regulations may affect casino gambling in Keene, a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Keene’s City Council considered implementing restrictions, effectively changing the zoning for casino properties. Discussions earlier this summer between the council planning, licenses and development committee and the city planning board are set to culminate during the upcoming meetings with […]
Casino
July 3, 2024
Former NH Senator and Casino Owner Retains Focus on New Development
On January 1, Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino in New Hampshire and former state Senator, was ordered to shut his venue amid allegations of misuse of COVID relief funds. The man was accused of obtaining fraudulently and misusing $844,000 in COVID relief funds, actions that ultimately put him in a tough spot. Sanborn […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
New Hampshire Passes HB 1203, Prevents Casinos from Charging Charities Rent
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has passed a new legislation that would prevent the charging of rent to nonprofits that benefit from gambling at charity casinos. The change, outlined in House Bill 1203, comes in the wake of complaints from the charity sector. According to leaders of nonprofit organizations, the rents casino operators charged them […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
Sale in the Cards for Suspended New Hampshire Casino Owner
Andy Sanborn, a former New Hampshire state Senator and owner of Concord Casino, faced accusations of improper use of more than $800,000 in COVID relief funds. Claims of the alleged fraudulent activity of the former senator emerged last year. Sanborn was accused of misusing some $844,000 in Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. The accusations against […]
Casino
January 1, 2024
NH Concord Casino Shuts Down amid Owner’s COVID Funds Misuse
A former state senator, the owner of the casino, has been accused of misusing public COVID-19 relief funds to purchase luxury cars. The accusations have been vehemently denied by both former Rep. Senator Andy Sanborn and his legal representative who has accused the state of building its case on thin grounds and without substantiated evidence. […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
New Hampshire Casino Owner Faces License Revocation Amidst Fraud Allegations
Former state senator and current casino owner, Andy Sanborn, faced a heated hearing on December 11 as he fights to retain his gaming license amidst allegations of fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic assistance. Concord Casino Owner Faces Allegations of Misusing $844,000 in Federal Loans Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino, is accused of using nearly […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
NH Lawmakers to Protect Charities from Casino Rental Fees
New Hampshire currently has a unique charitable gaming model. Registered charities in the state can receive up to 35% of the casino revenue generated on specific charitable gaming days. However, the regulations allow casinos across the state to charge rent that comes out of the charities’ share. This rent applies for gaming days and imposes […]