ECL Entertainment recently released the name of its new charitable gaming venue in the former Sears building at Pheasant Lane Mall: The Nash Casino. The state-of-the-art facility will transform 130,000 square feet of two-story building into the state's largest charitable gaming operation. Courtesy photo/ECL Entertainment

NASHUA – ECL Entertainment recently released the name of its new charitable gaming venue in the former Sears building at Pheasant Lane Mall: The Nash Casino.

This state-of-the-art facility will transform 130,000 square feet of the two-story building into New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming operation. Once open, it is expected to generate approximately $24 million annually benefiting more than 100 local nonprofit organizations.

“We are thrilled to share the new brand identity for this premier gaming and entertainment venue with the greater Nashua community and beyond,” said Marc Falcone, managing partner of ECL. “Our goal is to create a vibrant space that not only provides top notch entertainment and drives economic growth in the region but also significantly supports the greater Nashua community through charitable contributions.”

The Nash Casino will feature a two-story sports entertainment complex with two full bars. Guests will also enjoy assorted non-gambling games and multiple dining options including fine dining, casual and grab-n-go. The project is expected to generate up to 700 new career-launching jobs, contributing $22 million annually in payroll and related costs as well as representing a $250 million investment in the city.

Construction on the casino’s interior is currently underway with plans to open The Nash this winter. In the meantime, an employment information center will open later this summer in the mall to provide details and answer questions about the venue and employment opportunities.

ECL will share additional information as it becomes available ahead of the grand opening.