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The Hampton Planning Board gave final approval Nov. 5 for the redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, paving the way for luxury condos, a hotel, a casino gaming facility, and a new Ballroom entertainment venue.
The unanimous vote — approved with 44 conditions — followed two public meetings where majority owner Sal Lupoli and partner Fred Schaake outlined their vision for 169 Ocean Blvd., a project they say will help transform Hampton Beach into a year-round destination.
The proposal calls for 99 luxury condominiums, a 208-room hotel, 38,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a 52,000-square-foot charitable gaming casino, and a music and entertainment venue with a 3,500-person capacity. A parking garage with 732 spaces is also part of the plan.
Rick Friberg, president and CEO of TEC — the engineering firm behind the project — said the next step would be final designs and the hiring of a contractor. "If everything went smoothly with the project," he said, construction could begin after summer 2026, with the demolition of the existing building.
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