New Hampshire at a glance
- Status
- Available
- Prediction markets
- Generally available under federal CFTC regulation; no specific state block documented
- State sports betting
- Legal (online, single operator)
- State regulator
- New Hampshire Lottery Commission
- Authoritative check
- The platform’s own eligibility page for your address
The legal position in New Hampshire
New Hampshire legalised sports betting in 2019 through its lottery, which awarded exclusive online rights to a single operator (DraftKings). That monopoly structure means less commercial pressure to attack alternatives than in multi-operator states, and indeed we are not aware of any New Hampshire enforcement action against CFTC-regulated event contracts as of mid-2026.
The federal basis for all of this is the same everywhere: CFTC-designated exchanges treat event contracts as derivatives, not bets — see our US legality overview for how that argument works and where it is being tested.
Which platforms operate in New Hampshire
Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase and Polymarket generally serve New Hampshire. Residents comparing the exchanges against the state’s single sportsbook will find exchange pricing works differently — you trade a probability rather than take fixed odds, and you can exit early.
We are not aware of a specific state block as of June 2026, but this landscape changes quickly and this page is general information, not legal advice. The platform’s own eligibility check at sign-up is always the authoritative source for your address.
Sources: public reporting on the 2026 federal-versus-state prediction-market litigation. Availability and legal status change frequently; verify the current position with the platform and, for legal questions, a qualified professional. Nothing here is legal advice.
Nearby states
The picture can differ sharply across a state line — compare the neighbours:
- Maine — platforms generally operate.
- Vermont — platforms generally operate.
- Massachusetts — legal but contested in court.
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Frequently asked questions
Are prediction markets legal in New Hampshire?
They operate under federal CFTC regulation and we are not aware of a New Hampshire state action against them as of mid-2026. The state's own online betting runs through a single lottery-partnered operator.
How do prediction markets differ from New Hampshire's sportsbook?
The state sportsbook offers fixed odds from one operator; event contracts trade on an exchange where prices move with the market and positions can be sold before the event settles.