New Hampshire Supreme Court Upholds Concord Casino License Revocation in COVID Fraud Case
Court rejected appeal by ex-state senator Andy Sanborn over COVID-relief fraud involving luxury cars and casino sale.
New Hampshire’s highest court has upheld the revocation of a gaming license linked to a former state senator’s casino, stemming from a COVID-19 relief fraud scandal. The Supreme Court ruled on October 28, dismissing an appeal filed by Andy Sanborn and his company Win Win Win LLC.
Sanborn, a former state senator, operated Concord Casino. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission had previously revoked the casino’s license after investigations revealed misuse of federal pandemic relief funds. According to court documents, the fraud involved the purchase of luxury sports cars and an attempted multimillion-dollar sale of the casino.
The ruling marks the end of a lengthy legal battle. The Supreme Court’s decision affirms the commission’s authority to revoke licenses in cases of serious misconduct tied to COVID-19 relief programs.
No further details of the ruling were immediately available. The case has drawn attention to how pandemic funds were handled by businesses, particularly in the gambling sector.
Sanborn has not publicly commented on the decision. The revocation remains in effect, closing a chapter in one of New Hampshire’s most prominent gambling license disputes.
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