Over $13 Million Raised Throughout The Nash’s First Nine Months of Operation
NASHUA, NH – The Nash Casino presented a combined $1.3 million in contributions to eight New Hampshire nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. This extraordinary amount was accumulated from the combined revenues generated by games of chance, historical horse racing machines and newly launched video lottery terminals during the month of November. In the first nine months of operations, The Nash generated an unprecedented $13.3 million for New Hampshire nonprofits.
“During the holidays, we’re reminded of the power of community,” said The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to support local nonprofits that bring comfort, care and joy for children, families and service members. Partnering with organizations that make such a meaningful difference in people’s lives is something everyone at The Nash takes great pride in.”
- Helping Our Pupils Excel, Manchester, NH, Inc.: $195,003.93
- Hudson Lions Club: $195,003.98
- Danville Lions Club: $190,957.02
- Peter Lino Barili Memorial Scholarship: $190,957.02
- Lions Youth Development of NH, Inc.: $180,662.30
- Nashua Police Patrolman’s Charities, Inc.: $180,662.30
- American Legion Post #48 Hudson: $197,447.75
- St. Gianna’s Place: $197,447.75
Matt Courchesne, the founder and executive director of Helping Our Pupils Excel (HOPE) NH, Inc., said the funds from The Nash will help continue services like food, athletic gear, driver’s education, musical instruments and field trips for the many students they mentor in partnership with the City of Manchester.
“My friends and I got into this because we couldn’t turn our backs on the kids who really needed our help and it’s been lifechanging for the kids but also lifechanging for us,” Courchesne said. “These funds will also help us get the word out about our unique volunteer mentorship model and hopefully inspire others to do the same in their own hometowns.”
According to state law, 35% of games of chance revenues, and 8.75% of HHR machine revenues are set aside for two nonprofits assigned to each week of gaming. The combined revenues are split evenly between the two nonprofits. In addition, 10% of games of chance and 16.5% of HHR revenues are contributed to the state Education Trust Fund. New VLT revenue is taxed at 31%. Of that amount, 35% will be contributed to local charities. The remainder will go to the state’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund and other state programs.