Like most NH casinos, charitable gaming is big on the agenda. Keene Casino selects a new local charity every week to donate a sizeable portion of its profits toβ.
Like most NH casinos, charitable gaming is big on the agenda. Keene Casino selects a new local charity every week to donate a sizeable portion of its profits toβ.
Keene Casino & Poker Room - 222 West St, Keene NH 03431
The growth of the industry has gone largely unnoticed. For the past decade, the N. See all online subscription options below. These are unprecedented times. You have reached your day limit of free access to SentinelSource. In either venue, there would be similar types of gaming and the venue itself would appear to be similar. Sorry , no promotional deals were found matching that code. Commented Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} During the same year span, since then-Gov. Legislature has been pondering whether to allow casino gambling in the state. Sign Up. Log In. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Latest e-Edition. Purchase a Subscription. But they can partner with bars and restaurants that do and allow patrons to bring their bar-bought drinks into the casino. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. It is the scale of gaming and thus, the scale of the location. Learn more at either link below. The Keene operation has been around since , consistently drawing about a half-million dollars in revenue, after payouts. We believe we are performing an essential public service at a time when an informed citizenry is also essential. Online subscription. These operations may be contributing to charity, but they are gambling businesses handling large amounts of cash and should be subject to all the scrutiny of any casino in any state. The COVID pandemic has dramatically impacted the local economy and many of the businesses that support local journalism through advertising. Get Started. Asked about the difference between full-fledged casinos and these smaller, charitable operations, Maura McCann, director of marketing for the N. Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority. Keene Sentinel. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. While some of the venues are akin to full-fledged casinos β albeit without slot machines β others have existed out of the limelight. Each found the need to put more funding into regulation and oversight of charitable gaming. Although no action has been taken yet, both panels noted the good that comes from the charitable donations and revenues put toward the state education fund, and recommend they be allowed to continue to thrive. The Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority also called for a ban on smoking and alcohol on any casino floor. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Help Local Journalism Thrive The COVID pandemic has dramatically impacted the local economy and many of the businesses that support local journalism through advertising. Please consider subscribing or making a donation today. The Charity Study Commission found the state now lacks the resources to properly audit and monitor the games and finances. Articles Images Videos Commented Articles Scenes from the community vigil for George Floyd in Keene Body found in Gilsum identified as missing woman Keene High student outscores rest of the nation on French exam JCPenney announces plans to close Keene's store, along with others Keene councilor to withdraw proposal for city mask ordinance From the heart of Keene, hundreds demand change Police investigate death in Gilsum; no foul play suspected Local protests sparked by George Floyd's death continue with event in Winchester Police: Brattleboro man yelled racial slurs at protesters Region's residents turn out to protest death of George Floyd. Thank you for supporting The Keene Sentinel. Subscribe Donate. But there are reasons to be concerned as well. Find Offers. Most Popular. Thank you for reading! We rely on our subscribers to bring you strong local journalism and hope you will consider supporting our work by taking advantage of this special subscription offer here. Those are the upsides for the state and citizenry. If you agree, we ask for your support. Despite the name, it also operates roulette and blackjack and sells Lucky 7 tickets. Toggle navigation.