The Nash Casino Presents $1.6 Million to Local Nonprofits

Nashua, NH - The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, presented nearly $1.6 million in combined contributions to 12 New Hampshire nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. This extraordinary amount was accumulated from the combined revenues generated by games of chance, historical horse racing machines and video lottery terminals during the month of February. In the first year of operation, The Nash generated an unprecedented $18.9 million for New Hampshire nonprofits.

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.

“From early childhood learning to hands-on STEM programs and community-based education, The Nash Casino is proud to support organizations that open doors and create opportunity,” said The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. “Many of our nonprofit partners are helping people of all ages learn, grow and build stronger futures, and we’re honored to play a role in advancing that work.”

·Peacock Players: $212,614.94

·Allenstown Police Association: $212,614.94

·Educators Alliance Seeking Excellence: $179,811.34

·Manchester Lions Club: $179,811.34

·Exeter Lions Foundation: $157,654.68

·See Science Center: $157,654.68

·American Legion Post #27 Londonderry: $157,327.52

·Professional Fire Fighters of NH (Fallen Fire Fighters Family Fund): $157,327.52

·Canterbury Shaker Village: $156,704.31

·FIRST New Hampshire Robotics: $156,704.31

·Applewood Learning Center: $132,387.68

·NH Council on Problem Gambling: $132,387.68

Erin Hammerstedt, executive director of the Canterbury Shaker Village, said an infusion of cash at this scale will make a huge difference for the historic village in Canterbury, where aging structures need to be maintained and preserved.

“With these funds, we will be able to accelerate our plans to launch a new summer internship, which we hope will develop the next generation of historic preservationists, working alongside and learning from expert contractors, while maintaining an American cultural treasure,” Hammerstedt said. “We will also be able to bring back more educational programs and reintroduce more ways to engage children and families that had been cut during the Covid pandemic.”

Similarly, the SEE Science Center in Manchester will be able to continue their educational work in the community uninterrupted despite recent indirect funding cuts that affected the organization, according to Executive Director Shana Hawrylchak.

“Demand for our reduced admission services is up 25%, as more underserved communities and at-risk youth are taking advantage of our programs,” Hawrylchak said. “This check will ensure no disruptions in those services.”

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 February, The Nash sent $1,867,656.70 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 1,000 electronic games, 36 table games, and 19 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.