Supporters of the 'keno-garten' plan point out that Massachusetts already offers keno on New Hampshire's border. Keno funds will increase the per-pupil funding for kindergartners. Under current law the state gives cities and towns funding for half-day kindergarten programs, equivalent to half of the per-pupil funding for all older students. Profits from keno will fund full-day kindergarten programs in New Hampshire. Players choose a set of numbers and win prize money if their picks match randomly generated numbers on a video monitor. The following cities and towns rejected keno:

The following cities and towns approved keno: Last spring the New Hampshire Legislature passed a bill to allow keno in restaurants and bars, if the town or city first votes to allow it.Ĭlick here to learn more about gambling laws in New Hampshire. On Tuesday, November 7 towns and cities across New Hampshire voted on various issues, including whether or not to allow keno.