The Nash Casino recently unveiled its newest gaming technology, video lottery terminals featuring the debut of world renowned VLT games Dragon Link, Lightning Link and Phoenix Link. Shown from left are Vice President of Marketing Heather Cook-Osolnick, General Manager Eric Althaus, valued patron Wayne Dumas, Director of Gaming DJ Martel and Vice President of Gaming Joseph Claus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

NASHUA – The Nash Casino recently unveiled its newest gaming technology, video lottery terminals, featuring the debut of world renowned VLT games Dragon Link, Lightning Link and Phoenix Link.

The Sept. 26 event was marked with a ribbon cutting and first bet by valued Nash patron Wayne Dumas. A recently-passed state law allows venues to operate VLTs under a new revenue distribution model. The Nash will be converting hundreds of historical horse racing machines to VLTs over the course of several months.

VLT gaming will strengthen The Nash’s charitable contributions by bolstering the weekly contribution pool, yielding higher amounts for nonprofit partners.

“The introduction of VLT gaming at The Nash marks a historic milestone for New Hampshire’s charitable gaming industry,” said General Manager Eric Althaus. “We are honored to pioneer one of the state’s first VLT gaming experiences, and invite players to try their luck on these dynamic games. In addition to adding new, exciting ways to win, this new revenue stream will allow us to support our nonprofit partners to an even greater extent.”

Popular VLT themes include Dollar Storm, Spooky Link, Buffalo, Wizard of Oz, Pinball, Top Dollar, Wheel of Fortune, Quick Hits and Flaming Pots. Other classics are expected to be added each weekend, with some of the more popular HHR machines being retained. The gradual installation of video poker terminals will further expand the range of classic games offered.

VLTs differ from HHR machines by utilizing random number generation to determine payouts, rather than the results of historical horse races.

All new VLT revenue will be taxed at 31 percent. Of that amount, 35 percent will be contributed to local charities. The remainder will go to the state’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund and other state programs.