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The owner of Concord Casino first lost his gaming license in 2023 over allegations of pandemic fraud.

It’s a major blow for Andy Sanborn, who has been racing against the clock to sell Concord Casino since the state ordered it shuttered and sold in January.

A week after indicting former state Sen. Andy Sanborn on pandemic aid fraud charges, the Attorney General's Office announced Friday that it has brought identical charges against his casino.

But the Lottery Commission’s underlying “grave” concerns about Sanborn’s suitability to keep his license remain the same.

A discrepancy in the law allowed the casino’s owner, Andy Sanborn — who is facing allegations he misused COVID-relief loans — to retain a higher percent in proceeds from his casino than other charitable gaming operators.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is upholding a lower court ruling that the New Hampshire Lottery Commission can continue to sell lottery…