Pleasant Lane Mall Will Soon Open “The Nash Casino”
Nashua, NH – The unlikely business has come to the mall anyone has expected. The former Sears building at Pleasant Lane Mall will open this winter as The Nash Casino. The construction of the casino’s interior is underway that will transform 130,000 square feet of the two-story building into New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming operation. Once open, it will generate approximately $24 million annually for over 100 local nonprofits.
“We are thrilled to share the new brand identity for this premier gaming and entertainment venue with the greater Nashua community and beyond,” said ECL Entertainment Managing Partner Marc Falcone. “Our goal is to create a vibrant space that not only provides top-notch entertainment and drives economic growth in the region but also significantly supports the greater Nashua community through charitable contributions.”
The Nash Casino will feature a two-story sports entertainment complex with two full bars. Guests will also enjoy assorted non-gambling games and multiple distinct dining options including fine dining, casual and grab-n-go. It is expected to create over 600 jobs, contributing $22 million annually in payroll and related costs, and represents a $250 million investment in the city of Nashua. An employment information center opens now in the mall, near the Target anchor store, to provide details and answer questions about the forthcoming venue and employment opportunities.
In May 2023, ECL Entertainment, in partnership with Clairvest Group Inc., acquired The River Casino & Sports Bar and the Lucky Moose Casino and Tavern, both located in Nashua.
ECL Entertainment is a premium gaming and entertainment company based in Las Vegas and is one of the foremost operators of historical horse racing machines in the United States. It operates live horse racing and several casinos with historical horse racing, including four in Kentucky, such as the Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs, as well as charitable gaming locations in New Hampshire.
