New Hampshire Lottery delays hearing on Concord Casino

New Hampshire authorities have rescheduled a hearing regarding the Concord Casino's license, originally set for Tuesday by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The new date for the hearing is Wednesday, October 13, following an investigation by the state attorney general that has prompted a reevaluation of the license granted to a former state senator. The concern is that the former senator may not be suitable for involvement in charitable gambling in New Hampshire, potentially leading to the revocation of the license. The affected party is appealing to retain the charitable casino license, contesting the state's findings. The investigation revealed that the government official allegedly received $844,000 in federal COVID relief funds under fraudulent circumstances, a situation complicated by his ownership of a casino, which should have made him ineligible for such funds.
 
The delay in hearing seems reasonable if there are concerns about the suitability of those involved. It is best to fully investigate any issues to make sure charitable gambling is well regulated and proceeds benefit intended causes.
 
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