Concord local's appeal against casino plans by Andy Sanborn dismissed by New Hampshire Supreme Court, permitting the casino project to proceed.
The proposed casino on Break O' Day Drive off Loudon Road in Concord, New Hampshire, is still in the process of gaining full approval. The project, overseen by Sruthi Gopalakrishnan, is facing hurdles as it is seeking a one-year extension to meet the conditions set by the city, in accordance with the site plan regulations.
The main challenge for the casino project is meeting the conditions set by the planning board. The resident's lack of legal standing to challenge the city's approval of the project has been established by the New Hampshire Supreme Court. However, the project is not yet fully compliant with the conditions set by the city.
The Planning Board will review the request for a one-year extension at its next meeting. Danielle Pacik, the city's solicitor, has stated that all legal challenges to the proposed casino have been resolved.
Meanwhile, significant developments have occurred in the gaming sector elsewhere in New Hampshire. Casino Salem, located at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, officially opened on July 9, 2025, with approximately 100 historical racing machines and 13 live table games. Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced agreements to acquire a majority stake in Casino Salem, with the transaction awaiting approval from the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
The Aces and Eights Casino at Hampton Beach has also received zoning approval to expand its gaming floor from 8,000 to 31,000 square feet, reflecting ongoing growth in New Hampshire’s gaming sector.
It is important to note that these expansions and operations remain under New Hampshire's charitable gaming framework, which mandates that a portion of revenue supports local charities.
As for the 43,000-square-foot commercial casino in Concord, no recent legal developments, expansions, or deadline extensions have been reported. The current public focus appears to be on the newer developments at Salem and Hampton Beach sites. For the most current and precise information on the Concord casino project and any related legal or deadline matters, consulting official New Hampshire state gaming regulatory bodies or recent legislative sources would be advisable.
The casino project in Concord is yet to meet the conditions set by the city, specifically regarding casino-games and the casino-and-gambling facet of the operations. The Planning Board will discus the request for a one-year extension at their next meeting, aiming to address these outstanding issues.
