Published: March 24, 2019

New Hampshire Senate passes casino gambling bill 13 to 11

Casino gambling is one step closer to coming to the Granite State.

The New Hampshire Senate passed casino gambling Thursday by a 13 to 11 vote.

The bill now moves to the House. If it passes and Gov. Chris Sununu signs it, two licenses will be available -- one for $40 million and another for $20 million.

Some lawmakers see this as a potential big boost for the local economy.

"It's jobs. It's the ability to watch economic growth. There'll be a building, obviously that will take place, that will help our laborers, and I think it's a real plus all the way around. It's a little late in coming, but hey, it's never too late," Sen. Lou D'Allesandro, D-Manchester, said.

The senator estimated casino gambling would bring in $100 million in revenue each year.

https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-senate-passes-casino-gambling-bill-13-to-11/26902435

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