The iconic Hampton Beach Casino in New Hampshire will be demolished to make way for a $600 million redevelopment project that developers say will transform the seaside destination into a year-round attraction.
The project, led by Lupoli Companies and Fred Schaake, was approved by the Hampton Planning Board in November 2025. Demolition is expected to begin in September, with construction projected to take about three years.
Plans for the 4.5-acre Ocean Boulevard site include a 208-room hotel, a new 3,500-capacity Casino Ballroom entertainment venue – nearly double its current 2,200 capacity – 99 luxury condominiums, a pool and spa, retail and restaurant space, and a 732-space parking garage.
Most of the existing complex was built in the mid-1920s and has deteriorated over time. In their application to the Planning Board, the developers said the structure has “reached the end of its useful life.”
They added that the redevelopment would honor the venue’s legacy while bringing significant investment to the area.
“The proposed improvements respect the Casino Ballroom’s history while providing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the town of Hampton to gain a significant influx of investment into the heart of the cherished Hampton Beach area,” they wrote in a September application to the Hampton Planning Board.
The new design will incorporate flood-resistant construction measures, including elevating gathering spaces, parking areas, and utility and mechanical equipment above projected flood levels, in response to rising sea levels.
The Casino Ballroom first opened in 1899 and has hosted performers including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, The Who, and Janis Joplin. During the three-year construction period, the casino, venue, and parking lot will close for upcoming summer seasons beginning in 2027.
A fiscal impact analysis commissioned by the developers estimated the project could generate $3.65 million in new annual property taxes once operational, along with between $6.2 million and $9.9 million in charitable donations from casino revenue. Each of the 99 condominiums is projected to be valued at $1.1 million.
As part of the development agreement, Lupoli Companies has agreed to contribute approximately $435,431 toward road improvements in the area.
Lupoli Companies is owned by Sal Lupoli, founder of Sal’s Pizza, and has led major development projects in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/02/23/117733-hampton-beach-casino-to-be-demolished-for-new-600-million-casino-hotel-and-condo-project
