The Concord Planning Board approved a proposal Wednesday night for the construction of a 45,000-square-foot casino and hotel.
A company called Big Step put forth its plan to construct a charitable gaming hall, hotel, restaurant and a parking lot at 7 Break O Day Drive in the Gateway Performance District. The proposal is to build the project in two parts, starting with the gaming hall. The hotel and conference center would follow.
The company argued a casino would help attract visitors while raising money for the community…
In New Hampshire, 35% of gaming revenue in casinos is donated to charities. Some local groups, like the Concord Lions Club, said the extra funds from the facility would help them expand their work
