New Hampshire Studying Gaming

In America, the Governor for New Hampshire has issued an Executive Order creating the 15-member Gaming Study Commission to investigate various models for expanding gaming in the northeastern state.

Democrat Governor John Lynch revealed that the Commission would be headed by Andrew Lietz, the former President and Chief Executive Officer for Hadco Corporation from 1995 to 2000, and be comprised of members of the public alongside representatives from the Legislature, law enforcement, the business and tourism communities, local government and social service organisations.

The Executive Order directs the Commission to ‘undertake a thorough and comprehensive review of various models for expanded gaming and their potential to generate state revenues’ while also assessing the social, economic and public safety impacts of increased gaming options on the ‘quality of life’ in New Hampshire.

“These are important questions that must be addressed in a careful and thoughtful way to help inform the public debate about expanded gaming in New Hampshire,” said Lynch.

“Andy Lietz is a highly respected leader in the business and higher education communities. His thoughtful manner, leadership skills and commitment to the state of New Hampshire make him the right person to lead this Commission. I want to thank Andy for agreeing to serve as Chairman.”