The Nash Casino Presents $2 Million to Local Nonprofits

Over $15 Million Raised Throughout The Nash’s First 10 Months of Operation

Nashua, NH - The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, presented nearly $2 million in combined contributions to 18 New Hampshire nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. 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 December. In the first 10 months of operations, The Nash generated an unprecedented $15.4 million for New Hampshire nonprofits.

In December, The Nash began offering five-day weeks to partnering nonprofits, down from seven days, in order to significantly increase the number of nonprofits served.

“It is incredibly meaningful for us to be able to partner with so many organizations that are making a real difference in people’s lives,” said The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. “We’re continuing to look for ways to expand those partnerships and support even more New Hampshire nonprofits.”

·       Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of NH: $190,967.42

·       Upstone Montessori School: $190,967.42

·       American Legion Post #13 Greenville: $182,765.21

·       American Legion Post #10 Wilton: $182,765.21

·       Merrill-Follansbee Post 37 American Legion: $154,413.89

·       Touchstone Farm: $154,413.89

·       Bedford Women’s Community Club: $153,776.61

·       Friends of Amherst Library: $153,776.61

·       American Legion Auxiliary Unit #13 Greenville: $130,766.26

·       Concord Coach Society: $130,766.26

·       Society of St. Paul de Vincent Exeter: $128,760.27

·       Windham Rail Trail Alliance: $128,760.27

·       First Congregational Society of Gilmanton: $108,974.60

·       New England Voices in Harmony: $108,974.60

·       Londonderry Trailways: $101,407.68

·       Pelham Community Spirit: $101,407.68

·       Pelham Community Coalition: $89,821.06

·       Tailgait Transport & Rescue: $89,821.06

Upstone Montessori School in Nashua plans to use the money to create an endowment that will lower tuition costs for students from the greater Nashua community, according to Founder, CEO and Head of School, Austin Matte.

“These funds will help us realize our vision of creating broader access to high-quality early childhood education, while continuing to expand our high-fidelity Montessori program." Matte said.

Bob Rimol, the president of Londonderry Trailways, said the funds will help them build the seventh phase of their rail trail in the coming years, completing its connection to Derry’s trail, and installing a pedestrian hybrid beacon where it crosses a roadway.

“We’re very excited about our partnership with the casino,” said Rimol. “When it comes time to provide the matching funds to complete this project, we will be able to do it thanks to The Nash.”

Mark Samsel, president of Windham Rail Trail Alliance said the money will ensure they can sustainably maintain the Windham Rail Trail, which he said is the most heavily trafficked paved rail trail in New Hampshire.

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 is contributed to the state’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund and other state programs. In the month of December, The Nash sent $1,792,567.81 to the state fund.

For more information about The Nash, visit thenashcasino.com.