NH posts $90.9M January 2026 handle as DraftKings contract extension takes hold
New Hampshire reported $90.9M in sports betting handle and $4.62M in state tax revenue for January 2026 — putting the state on pace for a record year under the extended DraftKings exclusive contract.
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission released January 2026 sports betting figures this week: $90.9 million in total handle, generating $4.62 million in state tax revenue. Mobile betting accounted for roughly 90% of total handle, with the remaining 10% coming from the four retail DraftKings Sportsbook locations.
Key numbers
| Metric | January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total handle | $90.9M |
| State tax revenue | $4.62M |
| Mobile share | ~90% |
| Retail share | ~10% |
| Tax rate | 51% of gross gaming revenue |
If the pace holds, NH is on track for $55M+ in state revenue for fiscal year 2026 — most of which flows to the New Hampshire Education Trust Fund. Since launch in December 2019, DraftKings has contributed over $172 million to the fund.
The context: contract extension
January 2026 is the first full reporting month after the February 11 contract extension that runs the DraftKings exclusive deal through June 30, 2028, with a potential second two-year extension through 2030. The state has a strong financial incentive to maintain the monopoly — adding competitors would drop the revenue share from 51% to as low as 21%.
What it means for NH bettors
Practically: nothing changes. DraftKings remains the only legal mobile and retail sportsbook in New Hampshire. The state’s 18+ minimum age remains intact, having survived an August 2025 attempt to raise it to 21. Remote registration continues to be allowed, distinguishing NH from Nevada.
For the NH bettor, the takeaway is stability: pricing, app behavior, market depth, and the welcome offer remain unchanged through at least 2028.