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The Nash Casino Presents Largest Monthly Charitable Contribution in State History
Over $28 million raised throughout The Nash's First 16 months of operation
Nashua, NH - The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, presented $2.4 million – the largest recorded charitable contribution in state history – to 12 New Hampshire nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. This unprecedented amount was accumulated from the combined revenues generated by games of chance, historical horse racing machines and video lottery terminals during the month of June and breaks The Nash’s previous record of $2.3 million in charitable contributions generated in March 2026.
“We at The Nash could not be happier that these worthy nonprofits, each caring for their communities through their various missions, can benefit from our record-setting month of charitable contributions,” said The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. “We are always looking for ways to be more inclusive and partner with more nonprofits.”
The Nash has continued its hot streak of generating more than $2 million for charitable partners each month for four consecutive months. In the past 16 months, the venue has generated $28.3 million for New Hampshire nonprofits.
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In December, The Nash began offering five-day weeks to partnering nonprofits, down from seven days, in order to significantly increase the number of nonprofits served.
- Advocates Building Lasting Equality in NH: $228,984.00
- James E. Coffey American Legion Post 3: $228,984.00
- Nashua Community Music School: $211,685.22
- NH Breast Cancer Coalition: $211,685.22
- Milford Jr. Spartans Youth Football and Cheer: $210,496.38
- New Hampshire Hispanic Scholarship Fund $210,496.38
- Animal Welfare Alliance Rescue & Education of NH: $204,598.30
- Merrimack Concert Association: $204,598.30
- Hudson Community Food Pantry: $196,190.68
- Greater Nashua Mental Health Center/Community Council of Nashua: $196,190.68
- Friends of Benson Park: $195,020.78
- Nashua Community Arts: $195,020.78
Maureen Ryan, chief operating officer of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, said these funds help to support the $1.5 million in uncompensated care they deliver annually. This comes at a critical time, after their Amherst Street facility was destroyed as a result of a natural gas explosion and fire in February.
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“We serve over 5,000 patients each year,” Ryan said. “We are grateful for the support from The Nash, ensuring thousands of community members continue to gain access to high-quality behavioral health care, regardless of their ability to pay.”
“This is a gamechanger,” said Louis Esposito, executive director of Advocates Building Lasting Equality (ABLE) in NH. “These funds will support our staff, program growth, transportation equity and education for differently abled students.”
According to state law, 35% of games of chance revenues and 8.75% of HHR machine revenues are set aside for two nonprofits assigned to each week of gaming. The combined revenues are split evenly between the two nonprofits. In addition, 10% of games of chance and 16.5% of HHR revenues are contributed to the state Education Trust Fund. New VLT revenue is taxed at 31%. Of that amount, 35% will be contributed to local charities. The remainder is contributed to the state’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund and other state programs. In the month of June, The Nash sent $2,255,058.36 to the state fund.
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About The Nash Casino: The Nash Casino, located within the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, New Hampshire, is the state's largest charitable gaming venue. Spanning 130,000 square feet, it offers over 1,100 electronic games, 37 table games and 14 poker tables. Guests can enjoy DraftKings Lounge, a two-story retail sportsbook and entertainment complex, five distinct dining options — including Proper Chophouse & Cocktails, Lucky Lantern Noodle House and Woodlands Café — and the state's first Topgolf Swing Suite simulators. The Nash generated over $19.5 million in charitable contributions to 118 New Hampshire-based nonprofits in its first 12 months of operation. The Nash was developed by ECL Entertainment, a premium gaming and entertainment company based in Las Vegas, and Clairvest, a Toronto-based investment firm.
About ECL Entertainment: ECL Entertainment is a premium gaming and entertainment company based in Las Vegas and one of the foremost operators of historical horse racing machines in the United States. It operates live horse racing and several casinos with historical horse racing, including four in Kentucky, such as the Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs, as well as charitable gaming venue, The Nash Casino, in New Hampshire.
