(AsiaGameHub) – The proposed Littleton casino is moving toward the construction phase following a $10 million land acquisition on Meadow Street. Granite State Gaming anticipates breaking ground between late June and early July, with a target opening date in early 2027.
Key Details
- The facility is slated to feature between 150 and 200 Class III gaming machines, approximately 12 table games, and an on-site restaurant.
- Although state regulations permit entry at age 18, Granite State Gaming intends to enforce a 21-plus age restriction for the venue.
- In accordance with New Hampshire’s charitable gaming statutes, a portion of the casino’s proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit organizations.
Littleton Casino Plan Moves Ahead
Greg Carlin has acquired the former Staples site along with an adjacent lot previously occupied by Tire Warehouse. Because the 23,000-square-foot building requires a four-month notice period for the current tenant to vacate, construction will commence once the property is cleared. The project will not involve significant foundation or exterior structural modifications.
The new facility will be smaller in scale than the Lilac Club Casino in Rochester. Granite State Gaming projects the creation of 60 to 80 full-time positions spanning departments such as security, finance, food service, marketing, maintenance, and cash handling.
“Working in a casino is like working in a small town,” Barbaro remarked. “We have every component that you’d find, just like at a resort.”
The approach to gaming machines has also been adjusted. The Littleton location will exclusively feature Class III machines, which utilize random number generators, in response to a 2024 legislative decision by New Hampshire officials to implement a seven-year ban on historical horse racing (HHR) machines.
“At the end of the day, we’re seeing great demand in both the HHR and Class III machines,” Barbaro stated. “We just started to transition our mix here in Lilac and at Hampton Beach, and the Class III machines seem to be getting more demand from our players. They enjoy the Class III games. We are planning on bringing to Littleton all Class III games.”
Granite State Gaming also intends to implement an age policy that is more restrictive than state requirements.
“We don’t see the value of having 18- to 20-year-olds,” Barbaro explained. “We were the first company to say 21-plus, even though 18 is allowed.”
The neighboring parcel may be utilized to expand parking capacity from 115 to as many as 185 spaces. Surrounding businesses are expected to remain operational. Carlin has indicated that the casino could contribute up to $2 million annually to local nonprofits, potentially supporting as many as 104 different organizations.
“At Lilac, it took us a good nine months to get through construction,” Eric Barbaro, CEO of Granite State Gaming and Hospitality, told Nashua Ink Link.
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