Hampton Beach Casino - Fun For All Ages

 Hampton Beach Casino - Fun For All Ages

Whether you're looking to play a few rounds of poker, enjoy a cold beverage or just try your luck at one of the classic arcade games, the Casino has something for everyone. The food court offers a variety of eateries from quick take out to a sit down restaurant.

The Center Mall Arcade has old favorites like skee ball and crane machines plus awesome new video games.

History

Over the years many things have come and gone in Hampton Beach. Barnstormers took off from the sands, "bathing censors" stopped people from wearing scandalous swimsuits and trolley service grew and disappeared.

In the '30's the Casino Ballroom became one of the most popular night spots in New Hampshire when jazz greats like Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey played to crowds of thousands. The Nelsons (Ozzie and Harriet) played there too, as well as son Rickie, who went on to become a star rock musician in the '60's and '70's.

Now majority owner Sal Lupoli has purchased the property and plans to breathe fresh life into this local icon. He has already invested a half-million dollars in upgrades and hopes to do much more. This week Sean McDonald takes us behind the scenes at this historic attraction. Plus, we visit two rival lobster pounds located right across the street from each other in Hampton Beach.

Food & Drink

The Casino offers fun for all ages with classic arcade games, the nearby waterslide, great food court and sit down dining options as well as an abundance of shopping. The Casino is also the largest venue at Hampton Beach and can accommodate large groups for their special event.

The Purple Urchin restaurant has been a tradition since its opening in 1991 and is the perfect spot for a delicious lunch or dinner while enjoying sky high views of performances on the Sea Shell Stage and fireworks throughout the summer. The Café has a full menu of sandwiches, wraps, burgers and pretzels along with beer, wine and soda.

The Casino’s ballroom has hosted legendary performers and continues to be one of the best venues in New Hampshire for concerts and comedy shows during its eight month season from April – November. The venue is famous for its 1971 riot caused by fans without tickets showing up to see Jethro Tull.

Casino Games

Play a round of blackjack, roulette or No Limit Texas Hold’em and win a chance at some prizes! The center mall arcade is a fun place to play some old favorites like skee ball and crane machines and also new video game shooting and racing games.

In poker lore, a pair of aces and eights is called “Dead Man’s Hand,” a reference to Old West folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, who was shot while holding the same cards. On Hampton Beach, the Casino is a summer hotspot that’s been around since 1899.

While the Casino Ballroom is a seasonal venue it’s open well into the fall and has hosted acts like Phish, Staind, Janis Joplin, and Willie Nelson. The venue is equipped with a large dance floor, multiple bar and dining areas, a waterslide and lots of great shopping options. The Ballroom is owned by the Lupoli Companies and plans are in the works to move it to year-round operation.

Ballroom

If you're looking for some fun and entertainment head to the ballroom at hampton beach casino. With classic arcade games, a waterslide, great sit down dining and shopping this venue has something for everyone. This season it will host the hottest acts in music and comedy.

The venue has been around since 1899 and has evolved into one of the best music venues in New Hampshire. It has seen artists like Janis Joplin, Phish, Staind, Willie Nelson and Crosby Stills & Nash. Today the venue has an extended eight month season, hosting some of the best names in live music.

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