Sep. 29—An administrative hearing has been rescheduled for Oct. 13 for Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn to challenge a lifetime suspension of his gaming license sought by state officials following accusations that he fraudulently secured a COVID-19 relief loan and bought three sports cars with the money.
The New Hampshire Lottery, which granted the 10-day continuance, said the hearing date's time and location will be announced later.
Sanborn, a former Republican state senator, has denied any wrongdoing.
Reports show "disguised purchases of personal luxury items" using COVID-19 relief funds. Sanborn fraudulently applied for and received at least one Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $844,000, according to the Attorney General's Office.
The application omitted Concord Casino and listed the primary business as "miscellaneous services." Casinos were not eligible for the relief.
The AG's office and the lottery commission investigated Sanborn for about eight months before finding that he is "not suitable" to be associated with charitable gaming.
During the hearing, Sanborn will have a chance to show his compliance with all laws and defend his suitability to retain his facilities license.