Summary:
- Revo Casino and Social House officially opened its gates to the public on Wednesday.
- The Lebanon, Grafton County-based facility is a $10.5 million transformation project of a former Honda dealership.
- New Hampshire now hosts 12 charitable casinos which generated $139M in 2024.
The expansion of New Hampshire’s casino scene doesn’t seem to be anywhere near a stop just yet. On Wednesday, it was time for the newly opened Revo Casino and Social House in Grafton County’s only city, Lebanon.
The Largest Casino in the Granite State
Home to roughly 14,282 people according to the 2020 census, Lebanon is now hosting the latest establishment to join the Granite State’s growing roster of gaming venues.
This launch has brought the count for charitable casinos in the state to 12. Collectively, these venues have generated $139 million for their operators in 2024.
Revo Casino is operated by a California-based entertainment company, which currently manages four gaming venues across New Hampshire, with a fifth, Conway, announced for “this winter”.
Revo is advertised as featuring “highest table limits, hundreds of casino games, Draftkings Sportsbook and live poker”, bringing players on the edge of a big win while “setting a new standard for excitement”.
The project is a $10.5 million transformation of the former Honda dealership on Miracle Mile and it includes 137 electronic slot machines, 10 gaming tables, and five poker tables.
The venue also features a live performance stage, a radio studio, a 40-foot bar, a 30-seat restaurant, and parking for nearly 100 vehicles, with six spaces reserved for VIPs.
No Signs of Slowing Down
All of the state’s casinos are run by out-of-state companies, including several based in Las Vegas. New Hampshire’s gaming laws mandate that a portion of all casino revenue be allocated to registered nonprofits.
In 2023, charitable donations from games of chance and historic horse racing machines, which are an alternative to slot-style games allowed under state regulations, went over the $22 million mark.
Additionally, the state benefitted from casino taxes, with gaming operations contributing over $21 million to state coffers last year.
Accordingly, the industry shows no signs of slowing down. The Nash, a major new gaming facility, is set to open soon at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua.
This multi-level venue is already preparing for its debut by hosting hiring events to staff hundreds of roles. Its general manager, Eric Althaus, described the facility as one that will provide a level of entertainment typically associated with larger gambling hubs.
It has all the amenities, the loyalty programs, restaurants, bars, entertainment It’s the whole package.
A “Coordinated Effort Is Very Much In Our Future”
Marlene Warner, who leads the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, highlighted the way New Hampshire’s casino boom showcases a broader trend of increased gambling accessibility over the last decade.
Warned emphasized the importance of strong collaboration among operators, regulators, and advocacy groups to address the burning matter of problem gambling.
“Operators have some programs and resources”, Warner explained, adding that regulators, advocacy groups, and service providers have their own resources, making the need for a “more connected, coordinated effort” something mandatory for the future.
Touching on the topic of problem gambling, Althaus also emphasized that The Nash will be taking serious steps to mitigate gambling risks by implementing a series of employee training programs.
People will be trained to look for those tell-tale signs that someone has had enough. That doesn’t mean you’re losing money. You could just be on tilt, and for whatever reason, you’re not in the right mindset.
With new casinos opening and more developments on the horizon, New Hampshire’s gaming industry is poised for continued growth.
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