Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · Casino hours
Charitable Gaming at Lilac Club Casino
Lilac Club Casino · Rochester, NH
For ten days each March, Rochester Main Street partners with Lilac Club Casino and shares 35% of gross gaming revenue with another local nonprofit. Play, enjoy a night out, and fund downtown grants, events, and beautification projects at the same time.
For ten days, Rochester Main Street takes over charitable gaming at Lilac Club Casino - and every hand dealt helps fund downtown Rochester. Under New Hampshire’s charitable gaming program, 35% of gross gaming revenue during our window is split between Rochester Main Street and another local nonprofit.
That revenue powers the work you see downtown all year: the Richard Southard Historic Preservation Grant, the Downtown Sign & Facade Grant, community events, and much more.
Three ways to join the fun
Downtown Gift Card Giveaway. Sign up for our newsletter at the Rochester Main Street table and be entered to win one of ten $50 gift cards to the downtown business of your choice. Winners drawn by April 5 and notified by email. No purchase necessary - new subscribers only, one entry per person, one winner per household, 21+.
Downtown Bonus Chip Promotion. Spend $20 or more at any downtown district business during March, bring your receipt (paper or digital) to our casino table between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, and receive two $5 casino chips. Multiple receipts can be combined; limit one redemption per person per day. Total promotional value capped at $1,000, while chips last.
Main Street Gala Night. Wednesday, March 25, 6:00–8:00 PM at Lucky Oak. A community night out supporting Rochester Main Street and Monarch School. Dress to impress in whatever style is yours - there will be photo opportunities all evening. Guests order directly from the menu; no tickets required.
Downtown businesses benefit. Our charitable mission benefits. And you get a great night out.
Charitable Gaming at Lilac Club Casino: your questions answered
How does charitable gaming support Rochester Main Street?
New Hampshire charitable gaming law lets casinos share revenue with local nonprofits. During our ten-day partnership, 35% of gross gaming revenue is split between Rochester Main Street and another local nonprofit, funding programs like the Sign & Facade Grant and the Richard Southard Historic Preservation Grant.
What is the Downtown Gift Card Giveaway?
Stop by the Rochester Main Street table inside the casino and sign up for our email newsletter to be entered to win one of ten $50 gift cards to a downtown business of your choice. No purchase necessary; new subscribers only, one entry per person, must be 21+.
How do I earn bonus casino chips by shopping downtown?
Spend $20 or more at any Rochester Main Street district business during March, then bring your receipt to our table at Lilac Club Casino between 6 and 8 PM to receive two $5 casino chips. Receipts may be combined; one redemption per person per day.
What is Main Street Gala Night?
A free, open-to-the-public evening at Lilac Club Casino on Wednesday, March 25 from 6 to 8 PM supporting Rochester Main Street and Monarch School. Dress up in any style you like - formal, vintage, bold, or classic. Guests order from the menu; no tickets required.
Page updated July 17, 2026.
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