Littleton Casino Project Nears Construction

A planned casino in Littleton is getting closer to construction after a $10 million property deal on Meadow Street. Granite State Gaming expects work to start in late June or early July and is aiming for an early 2027 opening.

Good to Know

• Plans call for 150 to 200 Class III machines, about 12 table games, and a restaurant.
• Granite State Gaming expects to keep the venue 21-plus, even though state law allows entry at 18.
• Part of gaming revenue would go to local nonprofit groups under New Hampshire charitable gaming rules.

Littleton Casino Plan Moves Ahead

Greg Carlin bought the former Staples property and a nearby parcel that once housed Tire Warehouse. Staples must receive four months notice before leaving the 23,000-square-foot building, so construction starts only after the site is cleared. No major exterior or foundation work is planned.

The casino will be smaller than Lilac Club Casino in Rochester. Granite State Gaming expects 60 to 80 full-time jobs across security, cash handling, food service, finance, marketing, and maintenance.

“Working in a casino is like working in a small town,” Barbaro said. “We have every component that you’d find, just like at a resort.”

Machine strategy has also changed. Littleton will use only Class III machines, which rely on random number generators. That follows a 2024 decision by New Hampshire lawmakers to place a seven-year moratorium on historical horse racing machines.

“At the end of the day, we’re seeing great demand in both the HHR and Class III machines,” Barbaro said. “We just started to transition our mix here in Lilac and at Hampton Beach, and the Class III machines seem to be getting more demand from our players. They enjoy the Class III games. We are planning on bringing to Littleton all Class III games.”

Granite State Gaming also plans a stricter entry rule than the state requires.

“We don’t see the value of having 18- to 20-year-olds,” Barbaro said. “We were the first company to say 21-plus, even though 18 is allowed.”

The adjacent parcel may be used for more parking, with capacity possibly rising from 115 spaces to 185. Nearby businesses are expected to stay open. Carlin has said the venue could send up to $2 million a year to local nonprofits and support up to 104 groups.

“At Lilac, it took us a good nine months to get through construction,” said Eric Barbaro, CEO of Granite State Gaming and Hospitality, as reported by Nashua Ink Link.

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