New Hampshire Casino to Close Amid Fraud Allegations Against Former State Senator

Andy Sanborn, the casino's owner, is accused of fraudulently obtaining $844,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, which he allegedly used to buy luxury cars and pay himself large sums as rent.

• Former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn's Concord Casino is set to temporarily shut down on January 1, 2024, following allegations of COVID-19 relief fund fraud.
• Sanborn is accused of fraudulently obtaining $844,000 in relief funds from the Small Business Administration, which he allegedly spent on luxury cars and paid himself large sums as rent.
• The state lottery commission initially attempted to permanently revoke Sanborn's gaming license in August, but he appealed the decision and requested a hearing before an independent examiner.
• The hearing examiner, Michael King, ruled that while it was not his role to determine if the loan application was fraudulent, the filing of the application with clearly false and misleading information was enough to suspend Sanborn's license.
• The casino has the possibility of reopening in six months if sold to a new owner, according to the state lottery commission.

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