Andy Sanborn, co-owner of New Hampshire's Concord Casino, has appealed to the state Supreme Court in an ongoing regulatory dispute over the charitable gaming property.

The appeal challenges actions by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and Attorney General's office, alleging they illegally prevented Sanborn from selling the casino. State officials deny these claims.

Administrative Law Judge Gregory Albert previously acknowledged the merits of granting Sanborn an extension to sell the casino, citing positive tax revenue and charitable organization support. However, Albert stated he lacked the authority to grant such an extension or rule on the conduct of state officials.

Key Points of Contention:

• Sanborn's casino license was revoked in November for two years
• The license must be reinstated for any potential sale
• Attorneys argue the revocation ruling was "unreasonable and unlawful"
• Both Sanborn and supported charities face financial impact

Background Legal Issues:

• In 2023, Sanborn faced investigation for improper use of $844K in COVID relief loans
• He allegedly used $182K to purchase luxury vehicles
• In October, he was arrested for fraudulently inflating casino gross receipts by $1M
• This inflation allegedly resulted in $188K additional government funding

Potential buyers including Bettor Investment Group and Full House Resorts Inc. have expressed interest in acquiring the property. The Supreme Court will determine whether to hear the case, while the Attorney General's office has yet to respond to the appeal.

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