Plans to redevelop the Hampton Beach Casino property are moving ahead as the town and local businesses prepare for a transition period along Ocean Boulevard.
The existing Casino complex is expected to close following the 2026 summer season, which would result in Hampton Beach operating without the venue for an estimated two to three years.
The current structure, first built in 1899, houses the Casino Ballroom as well as gaming space retail vendors food options and parking. Portions of the building are no longer in regular use due to age structural limitations and accessibility concerns which have increased operating challenges in recent years.
Property owners Sal Lupoli and Fred Schaake have proposed replacing the existing complex with a year-round mixed-use development. Preliminary plans include a rebuilt Casino Ballroom a hotel residential units restaurant and retail space a charitable gaming facility and a parking garage.
Town officials and business owners recognise that parking, foot traffic and seasonal tourism may be affected during construction, though restaurants, shops and live music venues along Hampton Beach will remain open and municipal leaders are exploring long-term parking solutions.
Similar to Hampton Beach’s Casino redevelopment, gaming properties such as International Entertainment Corporation’s New Coast Hotel & Casino in Manila are undertaking major renovations to modernise facilities and expand offerings
Elsewhere in New Hampshire, Gate City Casino has become the first property in the state to offer automated electronic table games, including terminals for craps and roulette. The casino also recently opened the state’s first Aristocrat Lounge and added over 300 new video lottery terminals to its gaming floor.
The project timeline estimates approximately three years of construction with completion anticipated between 2029 and 2030
