Expanded Gaming

Remembering Rockingham Park: A Story Of Prestige And Decline

Amanda Loder — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:00 +0000

This week, NHPR has been taking a close look at what a casino would mean for the town of Salem, a likely location for a gambling establishment. On Wednesday, the House voted down the idea of expanded gaming. We end our series today with a look back at the best—and worst—times The Rock has faced.

Pennsylvanians Tout Casino Benefits To N.H. Lawmakers

Amanda Loder — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:26:44 +0000

Millennium Gaming brought leaders from Washington County, Pennsylvania to Concord to tout the benefits of a casino to lawmakers at a lunch meeting today. Millennium runs The Meadows casino and racetrack in Washington. If New Hampshire allows a casino at Rockingham Park, Millennium would develop it.

Hassan Makes Case For Casino In Budget Address

Amanda Loder — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:39:04 +0000

Governor Maggie Hassan used her budget address to propose a new, high-end casino.

Governor Hassan’s budget banks on this casino generating $80 million in licensing fees. And she said the state is already dealing with the social costs of gambling allowed in other states, without benefiting from the revenue.