Churchill Downs announces plans for casino in Salem, New Hampshire

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today new development details related to its charitable gaming facility in Salem, New Hampshire. The company currently operates Casino Salem, located in 19,000 square-feet within The Mall at Rockingham Park. Casino Salem will be redeveloped as Rockingham Grand Casino.

Rockingham Grand Casino will occupy 160,000 square-feet over three floors and will feature 825 historical racing machines, 32 table games, 12 electronic table game seats, a 900-seat live entertainment venue, and several food and beverage concepts, including a center bar and full-service sports bar and restaurant. The Company received approval from the Salem Planning Board for its development plan in December.

Rockingham Grand Casino will be a key tenant of The Mall at Rockingham Park which is the largest shopping mall in New Hampshire. Rockingham Grand Casino is also positioned near Tuscan Village, a prominent mixed-use development offering dining, entertainment, retail shopping, residential areas, hotels, and commercial office space. CDI plans to open Rockingham Grand Casino in mid-2027, with an expected capital investment of $180-200 million.

“We are proud to officially begin our development of Rockingham Grand Casino in partnership with Joe Faro and Sal Lupoli,” said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI. “We look forward to contributing to New Hampshire’s charitable organizations while bringing outstanding entertainment experiences to our guests across the greater Boston region.”

“We are excited to take the next step alongside our valued partners at Churchill Downs as we begin our journey to bring Rockingham Grand Casino to life,” said Joe Faro and Sal Lupoli. “We remain fully committed to strengthening our local economy through the creation of vibrant consumer destinations.”