FanDuel in New Hampshire
FanDuel is one of the two largest US sportsbook operators, alongside DraftKings — but New Hampshire is one of the few legal sports betting states where FanDuel Sportsbook does not operate. The reason is structural: NH awarded its entire mobile and retail sportsbook market to DraftKings through an exclusive bidding process. FanDuel's daily fantasy product, however, operates legally in NH.
Why FanDuel Sportsbook Isn't in NH
DraftKings won the exclusive contract
In November 2019, the NH Lottery Commission selected DraftKings from 13 bidders after a competitive RFP process. FanDuel was among the bidders but lost on revenue share — DraftKings offered 51% to the state.
Contract extends through 2028
The exclusive contract was extended in February 2026 through June 30, 2028, with a potential second 2-year extension through 2030. No competitor can legally enter the NH sportsbook market during this period.
State has strong financial incentive to maintain monopoly
The DraftKings contract specifies that adding competitors would drop the state's revenue share from 51% to 21% or lower. NH receives more revenue from a DraftKings monopoly than it would from a competitive multi-operator market.
FanDuel DFS is a separate product
Daily fantasy was legalized in NH under HB 580 (2017) — two years before sports betting. DFS is classified as a game of skill, not gambling, and operates under a different licensing framework. FanDuel DFS competes openly with DraftKings DFS, Sleeper, Underdog, and PrizePicks in NH.
The Legal Sportsbook in NH
DraftKings is the only legal sportsbook in New Hampshire — mobile and retail. Bet $5, get $200 in Bonus Bets for new customers. Crypto deposits enabled (one of only 4 US states).
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If you travel outside NH, FanDuel is licensed in the following states. Geolocation requires you to be physically inside one of these states at the time of each wager.
Common Questions
Can I use FanDuel Sportsbook in New Hampshire?
No. Geolocation will block any FanDuel Sportsbook activity from inside NH borders. If you cross into Massachusetts or Maine, FanDuel Sportsbook becomes available because those states have multi-operator licensing.
Can I use FanDuel DFS in New Hampshire?
Yes. Daily fantasy is fully legal in NH under HB 580. FanDuel DFS, DraftKings DFS, Sleeper, Underdog, and PrizePicks all accept NH players for paid-entry contests.
Will FanDuel come to NH after 2028?
Unclear. The DraftKings contract can be extended through 2030, and even after that, there's no guarantee the state will open the market. The financial incentive to maintain the monopoly is significant — opening competition would cost NH tens of millions annually.
What's the closest state to NH where FanDuel works?
Massachusetts and Maine both have legal FanDuel Sportsbook. Some NH residents cross into MA to bet — though doing so is your individual choice and FanDuel's geolocation requires you to be physically in MA/ME at the time of every wager.
Is FanDuel Casino legal in NH?
No. Online casino (iGaming) is not legal in any form in New Hampshire — not DraftKings Casino, not FanDuel Casino, not any other operator. NH has no licensed online casino product.