New Hampshire Lawmakers Regulate Charitable Gambling

In New Hampshire, legislators have sent to the governor a bill that would tighten charitable gambling rules. Charities would be required to keep and report financial details, and the attorney general would have to perform more thorough background checks.

New Hampshire lawmakers recently approved a measure that would impose stricter rules on charitable gambling in the state. The bill would require charities to keep and report financial details, and the attorney general to perform more thorough background investigations.

The measure also provides an updated definition of “redemption” slot machines, and clarifies the enforcement authority of the Racing and Charitable Gaming Commission.

In addition, the bill would set up a commission to study the best way gambling can help charities raise money.