Bingo in New Hampshire: Laws, Halls & Online Bingo (2026 Guide)

Is bingo legal in New Hampshire?

Yes. New Hampshire allows bingo run by licensed charitable organizations under RSA 287-E, the state’s bingo and Lucky 7 law. Regulation sits with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, which took over the bingo rules from the old Pari-Mutuel Commission. The current rules are in chapter Lot 7000 of the state’s administrative code.

New Hampshire is unusual in another way: it allows commercial halls that rent space to charities, and it licenses charitable “games of chance” rooms with table games under a separate law. Bingo, though, keeps its own rulebook.

How old do you have to be to play bingo in New Hampshire?

18. RSA 287-E:7 goes further than most states. It says no one under 18 may even be admitted to the premises where bingo is held. The exception is a carnival, where minors may enter with a parent or guardian but still can’t play.

Two other age rules are worth knowing:

• Senior organizations can run their own games limited to players 55 and older.
• Campgrounds and hotels may run guest bingo for adults 18 and up, and separate children’s games open only to kids under 18.

Can you play online bingo for real money in New Hampshire?

No. New Hampshire sells some lottery products online and has legal online sports betting, but it hasn’t legalized online casino games. A 2025 bill to create online casino licenses (SB 168) was tabled in the Senate.

Charity bingo is an in-person game. Rules do allow approved card-minding devices in the hall, capped at 108 card faces per regular game, but those devices can’t be used to buy or play Lucky 7 tickets. For free play at home, see our online bingo guide.

Are sweepstakes bingo sites legal in New Hampshire?

No state law specifically bans them as of October 2026, and we found no enforcement action against them by New Hampshire officials. Major sweepstakes brands accept players in the state.

They aren’t licensed or approved by the state, though, and that leaves a gray area. Statutory bans are spreading, including New York (2025), New Jersey (2025) and Tennessee (2026). Our sweepstakes bingo explainer covers how these sites work.

Where can you play bingo in New Hampshire?

Bingo in New Hampshire tends to run in two settings:

• Commercial bingo halls, where a licensed hall owner rents the room to different charities through the week. That’s why some halls have games most days.
• Lodges, churches and veterans’ posts running their own smaller games, often one or two nights a week.

We haven’t listed specific halls because we couldn’t confirm their current schedules. New Hampshire has no tribal casinos. Before you go, call ahead and remember that anyone under 18 will usually be turned away at the door.

How to run a charity bingo game in New Hampshire

1. Confirm you’re a qualifying charitable organization. Games must be run by bona fide members, and the Lottery Commission’s rules define that as full membership for at least 60 days before the game.
2. Apply to the Lottery Commission. A charity can hold one license per calendar month, good for up to 16 bingo dates in a single city or town.
3. Staff it with adults. Spouses and children of members can help only if they’re at least 18. If all of a group’s members are minors (a youth team, for example), adult officers or parents may run the game.
4. Stay within the hours. No games before 11:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
5. Respect the prize caps. Total prizes are limited to $5,000 per game date. Winner-take-all games are limited to four a date, and progressive coverall prizes and bonuses can’t top $3,000 combined.

Our bingo fundraiser guide has practical tips for running the night itself, and the pull-tabs guide explains Lucky 7-style tickets.

Senior and campground bingo

New Hampshire’s rules make room for smaller, informal games. Senior citizens’ organizations can host bingo for members 55 and older with prizes up to $500 per game on a given day. Campgrounds and hotels can run bingo for guests no more than twice a week. New to the game? Start with how to play bingo.

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