requiring historic horse racing facilities to compensate their host communities with a percentage of the revenue generated from their historic horse racing machines.

HB 660 requires historic horse racing facilities in New Hampshire to pay 10% of their revenue (after breakage and paying winnings to patrons) directly to the municipalities where they operate. This affects all HHR facilities, with host communities like Manchester, Dover, and Seabrook receiving annual payments totaling approximately $14.3 million based on 2024 revenue data. The bill mandates this payment be deposited into the municipality's general fund starting July 1, 2025. This changes how HHR revenue is distributed, shifting funds from state Lottery revenue streams to local governments. The fiscal note confirms this would increase local revenue by $14.3 million annually while decreasing state Lottery revenue by $2.3 million per year.