The Nash Casino Unveils Newly Permitted Video Lottery Terminals

New Hampshire enters the VLT era of gaming with industry’s most popular games

Nashua, NH - The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, unveiled the venue’s newest gaming technology, video lottery terminals (VLTs), today, featuring the debut of world renowned VLT games Dragon Link, Lightning Link and Phoenix Link. The occasion was marked with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and “first bet” by a valued Nash patron. A recently-passed state law allows venues to operate VLTs under a new revenue distribution model. The Nash will be converting hundreds of historical horse racing (HHR) machines to VLTs over the course of several months.

VLT gaming will strengthen The Nash’s charitable contributions by bolstering the weekly contribution pool, yielding higher amounts for nonprofit partners.

“The introduction of VLT gaming at The Nash marks a historic milestone for New Hampshire’s charitable gaming industry,” said The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. “We are honored to pioneer one of the state’s first VLT gaming experiences, and invite players to try their luck on these dynamic games. In addition to adding new, exciting ways to win, this new revenue stream will allow us to support our nonprofit partners to an even greater extent.”

Popular VLT themes including Dollar Storm, Spooky Link, Buffalo, Wizard of Oz, Pinball, Top Dollar, Wheel of Fortune, Quick Hits, Flaming Pots and other beloved classics are expected to be added each weekend, with some of the more popular HHR machines being retained. The gradual installation of video poker terminals will further expand the range of classic games offered.

VLTs differ from HHR machines by utilizing random number generation to determine payouts, rather than the results of historical horse races. Although HHR machines randomly select which race applies to each play, the winner of each race, and thus outcome of each play is predetermined. VLTs provide a more genuinely unpredictable gaming experience by generating outcomes in real time, enhancing the aspect of chance.

All new VLT revenue will be 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.

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