New Hampshire’s casino industry is growing rapidly, with 12 active casinos and four more in the pipeline, yet none are locally owned.
Originally intended to be small, locally owned establishments designed to support local charities and nonprofits, many of these casinos owned by major out-of-state corporations have transformed into expansive entertainment hubs.
Patrick Abrami, chair of the state’s gaming commission responsible for studying changes in charitable gaming, noted that the industry has significantly evolved in New Hampshire since the introduction of the first charitable gaming model by the legislature in 2006.
