New Hampshire Casino Donates $12.6M to Local Charities

The Brook casino in Seabrook, New Hampshire just proved that good business and good deeds can go hand in hand, donating $12.6 million to charitable organizations in 2025 alone.

Since opening six years ago, the employee-owned casino has now given away more than $41 million total. That money has funded mental health services, medical transportation, hunger relief programs, and early childhood education throughout the region.

The Brook operates under New Hampshire's unique charity casino model, which requires a portion of all gaming revenue to flow directly to local organizations through rotating five to ten day cycles. Every visitor who steps through the doors contributes to these causes without even realizing it.

Kingston Children's Center received over $80,000 for facility upgrades and staff training. Program Director Jemima Chapman says the money paid for new flooring, professional development, and playground improvements for the 100 families they serve, all without raising tuition costs for parents.

NH Hunger Solutions got more than $66,000 to expand food security advocacy and improve access to nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals. Executive Director Laura Milliken says the reliable partnership helps them reduce barriers for families struggling with food insecurity.

The donations also supported Angel Flight NE, which provides free medical transportation for critically ill patients, and Make-A-Wish New Hampshire, which grants wishes for children facing serious illnesses.

The Ripple Effect

The Brook's structure creates a continuous cycle of community support. Located just over the Massachusetts border about 40 miles north of Boston, the casino is the only 100% employee-owned hospitality resort casino in the United States, giving workers a direct stake in the success of their charitable mission.

CEO Andre Carrier says the company is proving businesses can be both profitable and purposeful. The model shows how creative policy can turn entertainment spending into community transformation.

Every gaming session, poker hand, and sports bet contributes to causes that strengthen the region, creating ripples of positive change that extend far beyond the casino floor.