The New Hampshire Lottery Commission has published its Games of Chance (GOC) revenue report for August 2024, revealing that the state’s twelve charitable gaming facilities combined for approximately $6.3 million in revenue.
The Brook Casino, located in Seabrook, led with $1.5 million of this total, followed by Gate City Casino, which generated $1.1 million. Chasers Poker Room rounded out the top three, bringing in $976,218 during the month.
Game Operator Revenue
New Hampshire game operators keep 55% of the revenue total, amounting to nearly $3.5 million in August, an increase of around 3% from July’s $3.4 million. Among the twelve operators, seven experienced revenue growth compared to the previous month, while five saw declines. Notably, River Casino recorded the largest jump, with a 48% increase, while Wonder Casino faced the steepest decline at 25%.
| Game Room | July 2024 | August 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Region Casino | $72,375 | $87,411 | +17% |
| Wonder Casino | $142,547 | $113,824 | -25% |
| Filotimo Casino - Dover | $154,729 | $201,600 | +23% |
| Gate City Casino | $561,142 | $611,208 | +8% |
| Filotimo Casino - Manchester | $465,680 | $449,018 | -4% |
| Aces + Eights Casino | $32,833 | $30,633 | -7% |
| Chasers Poker Room | $578,723 | $536,920 | -8% |
| Lebanon Poker Room | $128,834 | $139,832 | +8% |
| Lucky Moose Casino | $199,192 | $193,682 | -3% |
| River Casino | $39,855 | $77,350 | +48% |
| Ocean Gaming | $177,778 | $203,111 | +12% |
| The Brook | $833,813 | $840,112 | +1% |
| Total | $3,387,501 | $3,484,701 | +3% |
Despite reporting the largest month-on-month growth in August, River Casino is one of just two game rooms to report a decline in year-to-date revenue year-over-year. Its 2024 YTD total stands at $601,554, down 73% compared against the same period last year, by which point it had collected over $1.0 million. However, if this month-on-month growth trend continues, the casino could still be in with a chance of surpassing last year’s figures by the end of 2024.
Game operator revenue also increased 13% compared to August 2023, when it totaled just over $3.0 million. Eight of the twelve gaming revenues reported year-over-year growth, with Lebanon Poker Room posting the most significant increase of 57%.
| Game Room | August 2023 | August 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Region Casino | $54,765 | $87,411 | +37% |
| Wonder Casino | $99,775 | $113,824 | +12% |
| Filotimo Casino - Dover | $141,609 | $201,600 | +30% |
| Gate City Casino | $514,837 | $611,208 | +16% |
| Filotimo Casino - Manchester | $419,604 | $449,018 | +7% |
| Aces + Eights Casino | $45,830 | $30,633 | -50% |
| Chasers Poker Room | $596,695 | $536,920 | -11% |
| Lebanon Poker Room | $60,689 | $139,832 | +57% |
| Lucky Moose Casino | $228,267 | $193,682 | -18% |
| River Casino | $114,849 | $77,350 | -48% |
| Ocean Gaming | $152,502 | $203,111 | +25% |
| The Brook | $618,900 | $840,112 | +26% |
| Total | $3,048,322 | $3,484,701 | +13% |
The total also brings year-to-date revenue to almost $26.4 million, up 18% from the $21.6 million generated in the same period last year.
State and Charity Allocations
The Granite State does not permit traditional land-based casinos. Instead, casinos operate under a charitable gaming framework that allocates revenue to local organizations.
Charities receive 35% of total revenue, while the state takes 10%. In August, games of chance generated $640,615 for the state. Charitable revenue reached $2.2 million, up around 32% compared to last August, with ten casinos increasing their contributions this year.
| Game Room | August 2023 | August 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Region Casino | $19,479 | $55,873 | +65% |
| Wonder Casino | $44,727 | $72,605 | +38% |
| Filotimo Casino - Dover | $50,669 | $128,841 | +61% |
| Gate City Casino | $312,123 | $389,410 | +20% |
| Filotimo Casino - Manchester | $221,136 | $286,729 | +23% |
| Aces + Eights Casino | $15,265 | $19,935 | +23% |
| Chasers Poker Room | $356,364 | $341,676 | -4% |
| Lebanon Poker Room | $31,305 | $89,096 | +65% |
| Lucky Moose Casino | $122,376 | $123,331 | +1% |
| River Casino | $55,381 | $49,924 | -11% |
| Ocean Gaming | $84,874 | $129,285 | +34% |
| The Brook | $370,595 | $534,617 | +31% |
| Total | $1,684,293 | $2,221,324 | +32% |
More Charitable Gaming Revenues Possibly Coming to New Hampshire
New Hampshire could soon welcome another charitable gaming venue, which has the potential to boost revenues further. Concord Casino, previously owned by Andy Sandborn and closed in December, is awaiting sale before it can reopen.
Although legally troubled Sandborn would receive some proceeds from the sale, Administrative Law Judge Gregory Albert emphasized that the revenue would support both the state and charities. Had the judge upheld the state’s Sept. 30 deadline for the sale, the casino would have lost its gaming license. Instead, he granted at least 50 more days to try and finalize the sale of the casino, which gives hope to keep it afloat.
Last year, Concord Casino generated around $170,000 in revenue for nearly 30 charities in New Hampshire. In addition, New Hampshire’s Concord City Council recently suggested that it is open to businesses offering casino gaming, provided the gaming facility remains smaller than the primary business.
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